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Gas Leaks Could be Costing New York City Taxpayers More Than $70 Million a Year

New York City firefighters responded to more gas leaks than any other city in the nation, a new study found.

Opinion: Why We’re Getting Arrested at Citibank in Tribeca

“For years, Citi has refused to confront the issue of its fossil fuel business. And so, we are there, outside the bank’s headquarters, blocking the doors, being led away in…

Climate and Environment Government Opinion

Opinion: State Government Must Protect New Yorkers’ Rights Under the Green Amendment

“The state is twisting itself into legal pretzels to deny the Green Amendment’s ability to check government action that may be legally responsible for the violations of the environmental rights…

Climate and Environment Government

New York’s Utility Regulator Doing ‘Inadequate’ Job of Helping State Reach Climate Goals, Audit Says

An audit carried out by the State Comptroller’s Office says the Public Service Commission isn’t taking enough action to help the state reach its clean energy goals, and doesn’t have…

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Transportation

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

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…

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…

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…

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

"It is heartbreaking for us to see our patients struggling to breathe, knowing that their environment plays a role in their suffering—a factor beyond their control." Adi Talwar A view…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

Amid Heat Wave, Eligible New Yorkers Can Apply for State’s Air Conditioner Subsidy—For Now

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)’s cooling assistance benefit has helped tens of thousands of low-income New Yorkers beat the heat. But experts and advocates say it could do more,…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

City Limits Earns Silurians Press Club Honors

City Limits received Merit Awards in environmental journalism and feature photography, and also collaborated on one of the projects that earned the top investigative reporting prize.

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