Writer: Lydia Niles
Syracuse-area libraries offer more than book advice to kids home from school
The Onondaga County Public Library offers patrons career services and a space fro creative learning through the summer months. Read More »
Niles: We already know ride-hailing is great for your wallet. Here’s why it’s great for the environment.
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains how bringing ride-hailing to upstate New York will benefit more than just your wallet — it’s a good move for the environment, too. Read More »
Niles: Cuomo’s electric car initiative sticks it to greedy, fossil fuel-guzzling corporations
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains why Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Drive Clean Initiative can change the blueprint for electric vehicles in New York state. Read More »
Nuclear plants must be the basis of New York’s clean energy plan until future of all renewable energy is achieved
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to subsidize three nuclear power plants in upstate New York, despite a recent study that shows the plan will cost public institutions millions of dollars. Read More »
Throwing environmental side effects out the window, Cuomo prevents passage of plastic bag tax bill in New York City
Environment columnist Lydia Niles criticizes New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to block a bill that would impose a 5-cent tax on all plastic bags in New York City. Read More »
Everything is awesome … except environmental degradation at the hands of an upcoming Legoland in upstate New York
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains how the negative environmental impacts of a Legoland built in the town of Goshen, New York, should outweigh any economic considerations for the project. Read More »
$2 billion clean water proposal is simply not enough for New York state to replace pipelines
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s clean water proposal is a step in the right direction, but not enough to solve the state’s water problem. Read More »
What to say to the climate change-denying Scott Pruitts of the world
Environment columnist Lydia Niles discusses how to approach climate change deniers like Scott Pruitt in real life. Read More »
Obama, at least you tried to be our environment’s hero
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains why President Barack Obama’s environmental efforts were admirable but ultimately fell short due to political gridlock. Read More »