Mariana Simões, Author at City Limits

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Lisa Garcia, a former regional administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, spoke to City Limits about how plans for a new wave of federal cuts could trickle down to New…

ByMariana Simões 12 minRead time

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3 days ago

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health

The Fight to End Plastic Turf Zeros in on NYC Parks

A bill recently introduced in City Council would prohibit the Parks Department from installing new swaths of artificial grass, citing the environmental and health impacts.

ByMariana Simões 10 minRead time

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Mar 2025

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

New York Approved a Major Gas Pipeline Expansion. What Does it Mean for its Climate Goals?

The approval of Iroquois’ enhancement project, which utility companies argue is needed to heat New Yorkers’ homes in the coldest months, amps up planet-warming pollution—and signals that the state’s commitment…

ByHope Pisoni

ByMariana Simões

ByPatrick Spauster 0 minRead time

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Mar 2025

Climate and Environment

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

Legislation recently introduced in the City Council aims to hold companies like Amazon accountable for the toxic fumes emitted from large distribution centers in the city.

ByBabatunde Aremu

ByMariana Simões 10 minRead time

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Mar 2025

ARTS and CULTURE Climate and Environment Profiles

Artist Looks to Beautify NYC Streets—Through Curbside Trash

Adrian Kondratowicz talks to City Limits about the community cleanups he leads with the Trash Project, at a time when volunteer groups fear new city regulations could penalize their efforts.

ByTaylor Skorpen

ByMariana Simões 11 minRead time

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Mar 2025

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Factura de electricidad sigue subiendo. ¿Podría el proyecto de ley NY Heat Act bajar costos?

Los proponentes del proyecto de ley NY Heat Act dicen que es una solución al aumento de la factura de electricidad de los neoyorquinos. El proyecto de ley frenaría la…

ByMariana Simões 14 minRead time

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Feb 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Your Utility Bill Keeps Going Up. Could The NY Heat Act Stop It?

Supporters of the NY Heat Act say it’s a solution to New Yorkers’ rising energy bills. The legislation would curb the expansion of gas infrastructure and stop utility customers from…

ByMariana Simões 11 minRead time

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Feb 2025

Immigration Profile Espanol

La campaña para eliminar mentiras sobre cambio climático en comunidades latinas

“Decimos que es una cuestión de derechos civiles, porque al sembrar la duda y la confusión, las campañas de desinformación acaban minando la capacidad de la comunidad latina para defenderse…

ByMariana Simões 11 minRead time

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Feb 2025

Climate and Environment Immigration

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

“We say it’s a civil rights issue, because by sowing doubt and confusion, misinformation campaigns ultimately undermine the ability of the Latina community to advocate for themselves and participate in…

ByMariana Simões 10 minRead time

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Feb 2025

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

Councilmembers and the NYC Comptroller’s Office have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle climate emergencies. They propose more preparation ahead of wildfires, and legislation to offer shelter during…

ByMariana Simões 8 minRead time

Mariana Simões

EPA Cuts Would Strike a Blow to New York, Former Agency Administrator Says

The Fight to End Plastic Turf Zeros in on NYC Parks

New York Approved a Major Gas Pipeline Expansion. What Does it Mean for its Climate Goals?

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

Artist Looks to Beautify NYC Streets—Through Curbside Trash

Factura de electricidad sigue subiendo. ¿Podría el proyecto de ley NY Heat Act bajar costos?

Your Utility Bill Keeps Going Up. Could The NY Heat Act Stop It?

La campaña para eliminar mentiras sobre cambio climático en comunidades latinas

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

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