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.

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Apr 2024

Budget Cuts Could Make it Harder for NYC Govt to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

The government agency tasked with ensuring city owned buildings and vehicles don’t contribute to climate change is facing a $1 billion cut to its preliminary capital commitment plan. Of those,…

ByMariana Simões 10 minRead time

Apr 2024

Government Resources

Solar Eclipse 2024: What You Need to Know to See it in New York

City Limits’ reporters are excited to see the eclipse. Here’s a roundup of local viewing parties, where to get free glasses and how to access the state’s sun- and moon-themed…

ByMariana Simões 7 minRead time

Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Why Environmental Groups are Backing the NY Heat Act

The bill includes a provision that has the power to curb the expansion of gas infrastructure in New York. “Why put new gas pipes in the ground for new construction,…

ByMariana Simões 16 minRead time

Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government

NYC Gets $61 Million to Electrify School Buses. Is It Enough?

Mayor Adams announced this week that the Big Apple is getting 180 new electric school buses. But the city’s fleet still has over 10,000 buses running on polluting fossil fuels.

ByMariana Simões 7 minRead time

Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

After Criticism, City Staffs Up Local Law 97 Enforcement

At a City Council hearing this week, the Department of Buildings said it has nearly doubled the number of staff members dedicated to implementing the city’s landmark law to lower…

ByMariana Simões 6 minRead time

Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Updated Tax Credit Would Help Low-Income Homeowners Afford Solar Panels, Environmentalists Say

Installing residential solar panels requires a hefty upfront investment. In 2023, it cost on average over $36,000 per property before incentives, according to the New York State Energy Research and…

ByMariana Simões 6 minRead time

Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations

Chemical Industry Amps Up Lobbying to Block New York’s Waste Reduction Bill

As a bill that aims to drastically cut the use of plastic packaging gains momentum in Albany, the chemical industry has increased spending to stop it, pouring hundreds of thousands…

ByMariana Simões 19 minRead time

Feb 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say

The Dept. of Buildings has the power to offer a mediated resolution to landlords who don’t comply with the city’s building emissions law, bypassing fines if they promise to get…

ByMariana Simões 13 minRead time

Feb 2024

Climate and Environment

New York to See Hotter Temps, More Rain, Flooding & Worse Storms, New Climate Report Says

A new state-wide report on the impacts of climate change shows New York City will be impacted on all fronts: The Big Apple is getting 6 to 10 degrees warmer,…

ByMariana Simões 10 minRead time

Feb 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

New York Signs Multi-State Pledge to Boost Use of Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps in Homes

New York joined eight other states in an agreement to ensure heat pumps make up 65 percent of residential heating and cooling equipment sales by 2030. The technology is a…

ByMariana Simões 6 minRead time

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