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9:15 am
Wed May 15, 2013

Eternal flame at Chestnut Ridge attracts world's attention

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Eternal flame at Chestnut Ridge, Orchard Park, NY

A little-known corner of Erie County's vast parks system is getting some worldwide attention after the busiest English-language website in the world ran a long story about the eternal flame in Chestnut Ridge Park. WBFO'S Mike Desmond brings us the story. 

WBFO'S Mike Desmond reports on eternal flame at Chestnut Ridge Park.

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Environment
12:06 pm
Tue May 14, 2013

Falcon chicks hatch above UB South campus

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Female falcon sits over her newly hatched chicks at UB South campus

Some brand new peregrine falcon chicks have hatched high atop the University at Buffalo South campus.

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9:55 am
Mon May 13, 2013

Nuclear Hot Spots along the Great Lakes

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Nuclear Hot Spots map

The millions of people who get their fresh water from the Great Lakes might be surprised to learn the region is home to a widespread nuclear industry. As WBFO's Chris Caya reports, a new threat to the Lakes is potentially brewing.


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Environment
10:43 am
Sun May 12, 2013

Love Canal lawsuit moved to federal court

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Area near Love Canal, Niagara Falls, NY

A recently filed lawsuit connected to Love Canal has been moved from county court to US District Court.

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Environment
9:39 am
Mon May 6, 2013

Wind power fight in Ontario's Niagara Region

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A view from under one of the wind turbines.

There is a long-running fight in Ontario's Niagara Region over wind towers being used to generate electricity, while nearby, a series of companies are starting factories to make the components of wind generators. 


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Environment
5:44 am
Tue April 30, 2013

Report: Farm run-off polluting Lake Erie

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Map of Lake Erie

A new report called ‘Taken By Storm’ released by the National Wildlife Foundation is highlighting the issue of excessive fertilizer runoff into Lake Erie. The resulting algal blooms can seriously impact the health of those who rely on its water.

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Environment
5:18 am
Fri April 26, 2013

Ammonium nitrate storage tightly controlled in NYS

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The chemical responsible for the death of 14 people and injury of over 200 in West, Texas, is in wide use. Leaving many upstate New Yorkers are wondering how ammonium nitrate is regulated in New York state.

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Environment
1:27 pm
Mon April 22, 2013

Higgins says plant upgrades needed to clean Great Lakes

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Rep. Brian Higgins, flanked by Jill Jedlicka and Brian Smith, Program & Communications Director for Citizens Campaign for the Environment.

April 22 marked Earth Day and on Buffalo's waterfront, Rep. Brian Higgins introduced legislation to help clean up the Great Lakes through upgrades to wastewater treatment plants.

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Environment
10:28 am
Mon April 22, 2013

State senator demands answers on toxic materials

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State Senator Mark Grisanti

A state senator from Buffalo is demanding answers on hazardous materials found in Western New York.  Senator Mark Grisanti says the Buffalo News article, titled "Toxic legacy’s time bomb," has put the area's history of toxic waste back on the front burner.

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Environment
10:21 am
Wed April 17, 2013

Sierra Club kicks off renewable energy campaign

A statewide campaign is underway to urge Governor Cuomo to create jobs and grow the economy with renewable energy.

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Environment
2:19 pm
Fri April 12, 2013

DEC leader tours areas around Tonawanda Coke

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DEC Commissioner Joe Martens

In the wake of the criminal conviction of Tonawanda Coke and its top environmental official, New York State's top environmentalist was in town Thursday to tour of the area around the plant and around the Peace Bridge in Buffalo.

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Environment
10:55 am
Mon April 8, 2013

Report says state’s energy could be almost 100% renewable by 2030

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Wind turnbines in Wyoming County

A recent study outlines a scenario that would see New York State’s energy infrastructure based on all-renewable sources by year 2030.

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Environment
5:00 am
Mon April 8, 2013

UB building gets LEED Gold rating

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UB's Davis Hall, North Campus

The University at Buffalo has another new building with the environmental rating of LEED Gold, latest in UB's push for environmental sustainability.  

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Environment
9:07 am
Wed April 3, 2013

Clean Air Coalition calls for campaign finance reform to prevent polluters

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Industry in Tonawanda

After scoring a major court victory against Tonawanda Coke late last week, The Clean Air Coalition of Western New York has now launched a call for fair elections. 

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