Mariana Simões, Author at City Limits

Mariana Simões

Mariana Simões, who joined City Limits in 2023, covers climate and the environment. A Brazilian investigative journalist, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Economist, Vice, and more. A Columbia J-school alum, she has led award-winning projects and directed Brazil’s first journalism cultural center.

116 articles published Follow:

Jul 2025

‘I Have Real Fears’: Bronx Community Members Blast Proposal to Add More Road to Cross Bronx Expressway

In a letter addressed to the state’s Department of Transportation, Bronx residents called adding a mile-long stretch to the Cross Bronx Expressway a “dangerous and unacceptable” solution to renovating some…

ByMariana Simões 12 minRead time

Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Land Use and Development

As Parks Get Shortchanged on City Budget, NYC Biodiversity Faces Risks, Report Says

A recent report by the NYC Biodiversity Task Force says the city needs more funds to protect its increasingly at-risk fauna and flora.

ByMariana Simões 8 minRead time

Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness In Depth Politics

What Would Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Mean for New York’s Green Transition?

The legislation would get rid of Biden-era federal tax incentives that made solar and wind projects more affordable, and kills residential tax incentives for homeowners making energy efficiency upgrades.

ByMariana Simões 9 minRead time

Jun 2025

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

As NYC Reaches Budget Deal, Lawmakers Question Lack of Funding for Composting Outreach

The city stopped handing out fines to smaller residential buildings that don’t follow the city’s mandatory composting rules, saying it needs to do more public education on how to participate.…

ByMariana Simões 11 minRead time

Jun 2025

2025 Elections Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Politics

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates’ Plans on Climate & Environment

As early voting kicks off on June 14 for New York City’s primary race, here’s a guide to the Democratic candidates’ stances on climate and environmental issues.

ByMariana Simões 17 minRead time

Jun 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Government Resources

Public Hearing Calls for the Roll Out of a Statewide Cap-and-Invest Program

Advocates say the hearings are an opportunity to pressure Gov. Hochul to finally implement the Cap-and-Invest program, which would require corporations that pollute above certain limits pay for their carbon…

ByMariana Simões 4 minRead time

Jun 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Health Land Use and Development

Harlem River Status Change Could Stall Cleanup Efforts, Environmentalists Warn

The state proposes giving the Harlem River a new classification that would exempt the city from meeting bacterial water quality standards when it rains—and environmental groups are not happy about…

ByMariana Simões 8 minRead time

May 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness

Low-Income Households Shortchanged on State Funds for Energy Savings Programs

The state’s Public Service Commission commits only 30 percent of the funding that goes into energy saving programs to low- and moderate- income New Yorkers. The rest will be earmarked…

ByMariana Simões 8 minRead time

May 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Land Use and Development Resources

NYC Expands Free Compost Give-Away Sites. Here’s Where to Get Yours This Summer

Find out where to get free composting this summer for your yard, garden or neighborhood tree pits—made from decomposed food scraps and yard waste.

ByMariana Simões 6 minRead time

May 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Featured Health Labor Land Use and Development

Trump Lifts Pause on NY Offshore Wind Project, But Does it Come at a Price?

While politicians, environmental groups and union leaders rejoiced that Empire Wind can move forward, some worry the Trump administration’s concession is meant to pressure Gov. Hochul to approve local gas…

ByMariana Simões 8 minRead time

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