Funding questions come with electric school bus mandate
By Chloe Bennett
A full transition from diesel to electric school buses is expected by 2035.
Chloe Bennett
Chloe Bennett is a climate change reporter based in Lake Placid, NY. Originally from North Texas, Chloe has always been drawn to the natural world. In 2022, she graduated from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY where she focused on environmental reporting and audio production. She grew a deep appreciation for the Adirondack Park while interning for the Explorer in the summer of 2022.
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Climate activist group seeks Adirondackers over 60
By Chloe Bennett
Now a chapter is coming to the North Country.
Can art encourage stewardship of North Country waters?
By Chloe Bennett
Artists combine science and aesthetics to showcase the voices of local waters.
Climate lessons from the field to the prom
By Chloe Bennett
Teachers and students spread climate change education earned in the Adirondacks.
Tracking Adirondack birds’ winter journeys
By Chloe Bennett
How tracking Southern destinations can help boost conservation efforts
Carbon offsets and the value of Adirondack trees
By Chloe Bennett
Companies and individuals benefit from carbon offset projects in the park, but some say the practice is deceptive.
Town of Long Lake votes to pause battery energy storage project
By Chloe Bennett
The town’s comprehensive plan may be updated to address future energy projects.
Adirondackers are electrifying, and getting tax credits, rebates
By Chloe Bennett
More to come with Inflation Reduction Act incentives
The heart of Timbuctoo: Students explore connections between climate, social justice
By Chloe Bennett
Inaugural youth program culminates in trip to John Brown Farm
Environmental bond act tour comes to Saranac Lake
By Chloe Bennett
State leaders ask for input for priority projects By Chloe Bennett Government leaders on Friday addressed attendees in Saranac Lake on the $4.2 billion bond act intended to protect the state’s environment. Land conservation, job creation, infrastructure investment and other potential projects were central focuses, but economic benefits were also highlighted. “We’re projecting 84,000 jobs…