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2 days ago
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Lakewood named ‘climate action leader' for second straight year
DENVER (KDVR) — Lakewood has been named a 'climate action leader' for the second straight year, for its work on 'sustainability, climate change, resiliency and environmental transparency,' according to the city. Lakewood is one of 112 cities globally and 29 in the United States to earn a spot on the 2024 CDP A list. To be on the environmental disclosure system's A list, a city must publicly disclose its efforts through the climate reporting platform CDP-ICLEI Track and meet 'rigorous' criteria, the city said. Most of 16th Street reopens in $175M construction project. Here's what locals think 'I am extremely proud that Lakewood is among this prestigious list for the second consecutive year,' Lakewood Mayor Wendi Strom said in a statement. 'It highlights the depth of our commitment to ensuring that sustainability plays a central role in Lakewood's ongoing story.' In order to earn a spot on the A list, the city said it had to have a citywide emissions inventory, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment and a published climate action plan. The city listed recent climate-related projects in Lakewood, including: Assessed 10 climate-related hazards and identified top priorities, including hailstorms, extreme heat, extreme cold, flooding and wildfires. Designing and constructing its first on-site solar installation at the Whitlock Recreation Center. Updated a communitywide inventory and created a municipal GHG emissions inventory, which will 'provide a baseline' for future decarbonization. Maintained the city's sustainable development standards, which have been in place since 2019 and were last updated in 2022. How much of Xcel Energy's power is renewable? Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recognized Lakewood last month while touting the state's own inclusion on the 2024 CDP A list. Colorado was joined by California as the only two U.S. states to make the list. In addition to Lakewood, Aspen, Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins also made this year's cut. More information about Lakewood's sustainability efforts can be found on the city's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
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Golden mussel found on boat in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
( — Golden mussels have made their way to Folsom Lake after they were discovered during a boat inspection. • Video above: Officials have no idea how Golden Mussels make their way to the region According to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the new vessel inspection program at the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area found an infestation of growing golden mussels on a boat on Tuesday at Beals Point. CDPA stated that during the inspection, one of the California State Parks staff found many live golden mussels attached to a vessel. The boat was recently in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta area. At this time, officials said that state parks are working with the owner and other agencies to safely decontaminate and quarantine the boat. Image: California Department of Parks and Recreation 'Thanks to this new program and the diligent work of our inspection team, we prevented this vessel from ever touching the water, which could have had catastrophic consequences,' said Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Superintendent Mike Howard. 'The inspection and quarantine program we have implemented is in place to protect billions of dollars of water and hydroelectric infrastructure in addition to recreation and the fishery. The discovery of live golden mussels yesterday validates the importance of this effort.' State Parks and staff and partner shops have inspected almost 5,000 boats since implementing the new boat inspection and quarantine program on April 14, said CDPA. After the inspection, the boats receive a quarantine seal, which is applied for 30 days, and are not allowed to enter the water during the break. After quarantining is done, the boats are allowed to be back in the water, have the seal removed by authorized staff, and be allowed to launch, stated CDPA. CDPA said that golden mussels were found in the Delta area in October of last year. They pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters of the state, its water conveyance systems, infrastructure, and water quality. For more information on the Golden Mussels preventive program, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX40 News.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Binghamton woman sentenced for escaping federal custody, selling meth
ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Binghamton woman was sentenced to prison on Wednesday after admitting to intending to sell drugs after escaping federal custody. Acting United States Attorney Daniel Hanlon; Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI); and United States Marshal David McNulty announced that 34-year-old Jade Pittsley was sentenced to eight years in prison for escaping from federal custody and possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine. As part of her guilty plea, Pittsley admitted that in November 2023, while she was serving a federal term of imprisonment for a drug offense involving meth, she was under the supervision of a halfway house. She admitted that she was directed to return to the halfway house however, she never did. A few days later, police located Pittsley and discovered that she was carrying meth and drug paraphernalia in her purse. Pittsley was also a sentenced to a four-year term of supervised release. Women's History Month flag raising in Binghamton Binghamton woman sentenced for escaping federal custody, selling meth Concerns over CDPA transition What's next for DOGE? Lost Dog host annual Mardi Gras celebration Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
