06.06.22
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Energy
10.27.21
:: Press Releases :: Energy
DEC denies permits for Danskammer and Astoria fracked gas plants – Riverkeeper statement
The DEC denied permits for two proposed fracked gas power plants – Danskammer Energy Center and Astoria Gas Turbine Power – on the basis that those facilities would be inconsistent with the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019.
08.26.21
:: Rvk in the Press :: The Journal News
Riverkeeper fears underwater Hudson cables will be ‘an extension cord to New York City’
09.23.20
:: Press Releases :: Energy
Climate Week: Riverkeeper reaffirms its commitment to fighting the threats posed by climate change in New York
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02.25.20
:: Rvk in the Press :: Associated Press
Costs, delays scuttle 124-Mile Constitution Pipeline project
02.24.20
:: Press Releases :: Energy
Riverkeeper statement regarding the abandonment of the Constitution Pipeline project
The following is a statement from Riverkeeper’s Director of Legal Programs, Richard Webster, regarding the abandonment of the Constitution Pipeline project by Williams Partners: “Riverkeeper is gratified that it has been announced that the Constitution Pipeline project has been scrapped. This pipeline would have carried fracked natural gas across 251 waterbodies — including 89 trout spawning streams — and through many unique and sensitive ecological areas such as old-growth forest and undisturbed springs, which provide vital habitat and are key to local ecosystems. Over many years, Riverkeeper and our partners […]
11.18.19
:: Press Releases :: Energy
Riverkeeper statement regarding the Champlain Hudson Power Express
After careful consideration, research and consultation with affected community, environmental, government and corporate representatives, Riverkeeper is withdrawing its support of Transmission Developers, Inc.’s Champlain Hudson Power Express. In April 2013, due in large part to concerns over meeting the energy needs of New York City and New York State after Indian Point Nuclear Plant closes, Riverkeeper had agreed not to oppose the permitting of the TDI project, after obtaining significant changes to the project and receiving assurances that it would not lead to the construction of new dams in Canada. […]
06.20.19
:: Press Releases :: Energy
Environmental Groups Applaud State Legislature for Passing Landmark Climate Protection Measures
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06.17.19
:: Press Releases :: Energy
Riverkeeper applauds NYS lawmakers and Governor Cuomo for historic deal to battle climate change
ALBANY — The New York State Senate, Assembly and Governor Andrew Cuomo have reached a consensus on landmark legislation to combat climate change this morning. Lawmakers now have a bill they can vote on by the end of Wednesday, which marks the close of the legislative session. The three-way deal establishes aggressive mandates to ensure New York achieves a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and an 85 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions — with 100 percent carbon neutrality — by 2050. In addition, the agreement […]
04.15.19
:: Press Releases :: Energy
Environmental and community groups detail opposition to proposed Catskill incinerator ash dump
More than 50 environmental and community groups detail opposition to proposed incinerator ash dump in Catskill Proposal would transport 445,000 tons of toxic ash on local roads. Groups call on Catskill Town Supervisor to reject proposal, release sign-on letter opposing the dump. Wheelabrator Technologies, the second largest trash incineration company in the U.S., has proposed creating a large incinerator ash dump in a former quarry in the Town of Catskill near the shore of the Hudson River. The company is in the process of applying for permits […]
