environment

On the heels of the new plastic bag ban, an Upstate New York city is considering a ban on plastic straws.

Plastic shopping bags are everywhere, but, if legislators get their way - they'll be banned in New York.

At some Price Chopper locations, get ready to shell out cash for your shopping bags if you don't bring your own.

If Governor Cuomo has his way, you'll no longer have the choice between paper or plastic. The Governor is proposing a ban on single-use plastic bags across the state.

One of the many new laws going into effect in New York is a ban on single-use Styrofoam in New York City. Should CNY pass a similar law?

A plant the Department of Environmental Conservation has dubbed the 'Horror Plant' is spreading in Central New York and across upstate - look out for Giant Hogweed.

Governor Cuomo is proposing a ban on plastic bags that would extend to all of New York State, including Central New York.

Dunkin' Donuts is cutting key items from their offerings, and this time, coffee lovers will notice a difference.

There is a fascinating photo posted to reddit recently hypothesizing what Upstate New York would look like if the polar ice caps melted.

I did a story last year on a town that often experienced drought conditions and figured out a way of grabbing water out of thin air. This town in Dripping Springs, Texas also finds the need to stockpile water as droughts are a big problem. The towns mayor, Richard Heinichen says the solution is fair…

MSNBC commentator Chris Hayes welcomed Lou Allstadt, former EVP of Mobil Oil, who lives here in Central New York and who wrote an open letter to ExxonMobile CEO Rex Tillerson to discuss the highly controversial issue on his show, All In with Chris Hayes.

The 'Frankenburger' is being tasted on a very public stage in London on Monday.