Under the surface of many Adirondack lakes and waterways lies an environmental hazard overlooked by current air pollution policies. Using a concept called "critical load," a couple of studies started in the Adirondack Park aspire to get the attention of policy makers. Read More

North Country restaurant owners over the past several years have been asked many different things concerning their businesses in their lifetime, but more recently they have been asked for their used grease. The latest innovation in the going green campaign in the United States has been the introduction of grease, also known as vegetable oil, to power diesel cars and trucks. Read More

Green energy alternatives have increased significantly over the past two decades in the United States and the North Country, appealing to both consumers and commercial interests throughout the area. Solar energy began during the Industrial Revolution. During that time, the solar energy that was harnessed was a different form than what we know of today. The energy was harnessed and turned it into steam to power machines in factories. Read More