Archive for the ‘Green Facts’ Category

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State of the Air Report: Suffolk Dirtiest in NYS Ozone Pollution

The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2012 report finds that more than 3.2 million New Yorkers live in counties where unhealthy air endangers…



This handout image provided by NASA, taken Sunday night, Jan. 22, 2012, shows a  solar flare erupting on the Sun's northeastern hemisphere. Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years is already bombarding Earth with radiation with more to come. The Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado observed a flare Sunday night at 11 p.m. EST. Physicist Doug Biesecker said the biggest concern from the speedy eruption is the radiation, which arrived on Earth an hour later. It will likely continue through Wednesday. It's mostly an issue for astronauts' health and satellite disruptions. It can cause communication problems for airplanes that go over the poles. (AP Photo/NASA)

Solar Storm: Northern Lights Visible From Solar Storm

The strongest solar radiation storm since 2005 is still in progress, and Americans in northern states can expect to see the effects on Tuesday night….



EPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Environmental Quality Awards

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health…



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Long Island’s Matt’s Munchies Unveils Gluten-Free, Vegan & Kosher Eats

By reinventing the traditional presentation and taste of dried fruit snacks, Long Island-based Chef Roberts has generated a tremendous amount of excitement in the health-food…



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LI Celiac Disease Support Group Helps Educate Kids

In conjunction with the Celiac Sprue Association (c) (CSA),a national non-profit support group for persons with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, the local CSA Long…



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Donate Your Halloween Candy to Troops

The Long Island Ducks have made Bethpage Ballpark a collection point for any extra Halloween candy that fans wish to get rid of and donate…