Mariana Simões, Author at City Limits

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The MTA says losing the revenue generated from congestion pricing could create a domino effect that impacts a series of climate resiliency projects, like fortifying the subway system from flooding…

ByMariana Simões 13 minRead time

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Jul 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study

A report that projects the impact of sea level rise on the U.S coastline ranked New York as the ninth state with the most critical infrastructure at risk of flooding…

ByMariana Simões 6 minRead time

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Jun 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

A bill that aims to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation failed to become law last year. Will the governor veto it…

ByMariana Simões 14 minRead time

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Jun 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Bill Seeks to Boost NYC’s Composting Capacity With More Borough-Based Sites

Most of the food scraps and yard waste collected by the city isn’t getting composted. Instead, it’s being turned into fuel to heat people’s homes—and that’s not actually great for…

ByMariana Simões 9 minRead time

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Government

NY Assembly Could Stall ‘Polluters Pay’ Bill For Second Year in a Row

The Climate Change Superfund Act is in the spotlight now that a similar law passed in Vermont’s legislature, putting pressure on the Assembly to get New York’s version across the…

ByMariana Simões 14 minRead time

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But the Fight to Phase Out Gas Continues

After three attempts to get permits for its pipeline project failed, Williams Companies Inc claims it’s walking away. But as other companies seek to expand fracked gas infrastructure in New York,…

ByMariana Simões 12 minRead time

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Can Curbing CUNY’s Carbon Footprint Help Tackle Its Maintenance Problems?

More than half of CUNY’s buildings are 50 years old or older. That’s a problem for the environment: older buildings tend to consume larger quantities of energy, generating more of…

ByMariana Simões 10 minRead time

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

Some Gains, Many Losses: What Went Wrong for Climate in This Year’s State Budget

“We are outraged,” said Rami Dinnawi, a steering committee member of the climate coalition New York Renews. “To see a budget come out that fails to address any of the…

ByMariana Simões 13 minRead time

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government

What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

“My house gets flooded every single year,” 16-year old Diana Ramirez told City Limits, one of many New York City youth who took to the streets in the lead up…

ByMariana Simões 14 minRead time

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Bill Would Codify City Government Ban on Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Legislation introduced in the City Council Thursday would stop government agencies from buying water in plastic bottles smaller than one gallon. The ultimate goal is to use water coolers or…

ByMariana Simões 7 minRead time

Mariana Simões

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

Bill Seeks to Boost NYC’s Composting Capacity With More Borough-Based Sites

NY Assembly Could Stall ‘Polluters Pay’ Bill For Second Year in a Row

Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But the Fight to Phase Out Gas Continues

Can Curbing CUNY’s Carbon Footprint Help Tackle Its Maintenance Problems?

Some Gains, Many Losses: What Went Wrong for Climate in This Year’s State Budget

What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

Bill Would Codify City Government Ban on Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

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