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DoomsdaysCWFalls Planning Board to weigh zoning change to spur <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LoveCanal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LoveCanal</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarFarm</a>by RICK PFEIFFER | Jul 31, 2024 "The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NiagaraFalls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NiagaraFalls</a> Planning Board is expected to decide in September whether to recommend a zoning change that would allow the site of the worst <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnvironmentalDisaster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EnvironmentalDisaster</a> involving <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ChemicalWastes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ChemicalWastes</a> in U.S. history to be transformed into a large-scale, eco-friendly, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#solar</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewableEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RenewableEnergy</a> project."Just three residents from the Love Canal neighborhood appeared at a board hearing Wednesday night on a request by city officials and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NYSERDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NYSERDA</a>) to change the zoning of 16 acres of city-owned land, south of Colvin Boulevard, north of the LaSalle Expressway and between 93rd and 95th streets from R1-A (Single Family Residential) to OS (Open Space). The change would allow for the land that was once <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HookerChemicalCompany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HookerChemicalCompany</a>’s Love Canal landfill to be reclaimed and developed into the Vincent Welch Build-Ready Solar project."That land was also once the location of the Griffin Housing Development [YIKES!] as well as the Love Canal."Read more: <a href="https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/falls-planning-board-to-weigh-zoning-change-to-spur-love-canal-solar-farm/article_cd3369d8-4f95-11ef-b7a6-a3ac949758de.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/falls-planning-board-to-weigh-zoning-change-to-spur-love-canal-solar-farm/article_cd3369d8-4f95-11ef-b7a6-a3ac949758de.html</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Brownfields" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Brownfields</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewYorkState" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewYorkState</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarSundays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarSundays</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewablesNow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RenewablesNow</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

DoomsdaysCWAuthorities discuss solar farm project at Love Canalby Daniel Telvock 7/15/2024NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – "<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NYSERDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NYSERDA</a> and the City of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NiagaraFalls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NiagaraFalls</a> are in preliminary discussions for a large-scale solar farm on 16 acres of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LoveCanal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LoveCanal</a>, the location of one of the country’s worst environmental disasters."Read more: <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/authorities-discuss-solar-farm-project-at-love-canal/ar-BB1q2liF" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/authorities-discuss-solar-farm-project-at-love-canal/ar-BB1q2liF</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Brownfields" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Brownfields</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewYorkState" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewYorkState</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarSundays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarSundays</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewablesNow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RenewablesNow</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

DoomsdaysCWCutting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/forests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#forests</a> for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarEnergy</a> ‘misses the plot’ on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ClimateAction</a>By Matthew Lynch July 26, 2024"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ClimateChange</a>, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreenhouseGas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GreenhouseGas</a> emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FossilFuels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FossilFuels</a>. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action. The Dilemma of Land Use"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system."Forests act as vital <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CarbonSinks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CarbonSinks</a>, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Biodiversity</a> Concerns"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pollination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pollination</a>, nutrient cycling, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/water" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#water</a> purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.A Holistic Approach to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewableEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RenewableEnergy</a>"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#environmental</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/social" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#social</a> implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/brownfield" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#brownfield</a> sites, such as abandoned buildings, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/industrial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#industrial</a> lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ecosystems</a>."Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/agrovoltaics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#agrovoltaics</a>, which combines <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#agriculture</a> with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NaturalLandscapes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NaturalLandscapes</a> and promoting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#biodiversity</a>."Read more: <a href="https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarFarms</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarEnergy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RenewablesNow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RenewablesNow</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnergyStorge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EnergyStorge</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Brownfields" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Brownfields</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SaveTheForests</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/IndustrialSites" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IndustrialSites</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarSundays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarSundays</a>

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