By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y. Jul. 23--ALBANY -- A proposed law to make it easier for natural gas companies to use an environmentally risky underground drilling technique sits on Gov. David Paterson's desk with a deadline today his signature.

By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y. Jul. 22--ALBANY -- A proposed law to make it easier for natural gas companies to use an environmentally risky underground drilling technique sits on Gov. David Paterson's desk with a deadline Wednesday for his signature.

By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y. Jun. 11--The state is putting $6 million in pursuit of an experimental coal-fired power plant to capture greenhouse gases, drawing fire from environmentalists, who call it a costly boondoggle. On Tuesday, Gov.

By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y. May 29--LAKE GEORGE -- A long-awaited plan to protect the myriad streams that feed the legendary clear waters of Lake George could be ready before the end of this year.

By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y. May 21--RAVENA -- It's not every day that the state's largest source of toxic mercury pollution can tout a national environmental award. But it can only help to belong to the group giving the award.