Solar panel park seeks to protect nature on Long Island
Long Island’s first solar panel park at Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre aims to inspire more interest in energy conservation and environmental upkeep. “We’re a science center that teaches about our environment, and we need to live by example,” said Ray Ann Havasy, president and founder of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve. “We... Read More
Video: Tanners Pond hosts ‘Earth Day Earth Run’
Due to heavy rains on Earth Day, the Tanners Pond Environmental Center rescheduled its first annual “Earth Day Earth Run” for April 29. About 30 competitors participated in the event at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, which consisted of a 3K run, a 1.5K run, and a 1K obstacle race. The Tanners Pond Environmental Center will use the money raised from the $20 registration fee... Read More
Long Island sister duo launches eco-friendly ‘e-boutique’
It’s not easy being green. At least that’s how sisters Jill and Tracey Spiritus felt when looking for accessories that fit with their green lifestyle. The sister duo started Compassion Couture, a self-funded e-boutique, after having trouble finding vegan-friendly shoes and accessories. “The idea behind the e-boutique was born out of a frustration of having a difficult time... Read More
US eyeing Euro offshore wind, Long Island still on the fence
The United States has never been shy about following European trends. Be it politics, philosophy or fashion, ideas have flowed west across the Atlantic Ocean for centuries. After 20 years of development and fine tuning, it appears the U.S. is set to jump on another European bandwagon: offshore wind energy. Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Essex, Great Britain is... Read More
Photo: Hofstra recycling its way to ‘Music Fest’
Two Hofstra University clubs, Entertainment Unlimited and Hofstra Concerts, have been collecting recyclables to fundraise for Hofstra's annual Music Fest in May. Shown here is a week's worth of recyclables, totaling $23.65. The clubs have raised over $125 so far. (LIR Photo by Elisha Stavropoulos) Read More
