“Toxic per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are a family of more than 9,000 synthetic, human-made chemicals that barely break down in the natural environment, according to CHEM Trust. PFAS are used to make products water-, heat- or stain-resistant, The Guardian reported. Very low amounts of these forever chemicals … [Read more…]
“As corporate demand for renewable energy soars, that is creating new tensions in farm country. One issue pitting some neighbors against each other is where to site large solar power developments. Some farmers embrace the steady income they can generate. Others worry about taking farmland out of production. From member station WYSO in Yellow … [Read more…]
“The state is recommending approval for East Point Energy’s application for a 50- megawatt solar project in the Town of Sharon. Still, there’s one more chance to comment on the project. In a surprise notice Friday, the state’s Siting Board said a final, public hearing on the project put on hold in March because … [Read more…]
“State Ag & Markets has raised a long list of concerns over the super-sized solar project proposed along Route 20 in the Town of Sharon. Because of its size, the 352-acre, 50-megawatt NextEra Energy project is subject to state—not local review; a public information session that had been on the calendar for March was … [Read more…]
“Spurred on by an annexation battle in his district, a Capital Region lawmaker has proposed a one-year moratorium on converting farmland into industrial sites through the annexation process. The bill proposed by Democratic Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara of Schenectady, also speaks to what agriculturalists say is the continuing loss of farmland in New York state. … [Read more…]
“This plan’s purpose is to recommend goals and actions that promote the maintenance and expansion of lands in active agricultural use in Schenectady County. It was developed through a broad public participation process. Brief Profile of Schenectady County Agriculture Farms in Schenectady County are very diverse, with annual gross sales ranging from less than … [Read more…]