Climate and Environment Archives - Page 18 of 42

Opinion: Heat Behind Bars & The Urgent Case for Compassionate Release

“It has been 10 years since my release, and the memory of extreme heat without air conditioning haunts me, especially as the planet continues to warm each year. One of…

Climate and Environment Government Transportation

With Hurricane Season Underway, Flooding Concerns Rise Among New York Commuters

New Yorkers are taking notice as the city’s aging subway system battles with more downpours and the threat of Sandy-like floods.

Climate and Environment Opinion

Opinion: Heat Waves Show Why NYC Needs More Trees

“How do we keep people safe from extreme heat in an age of ever-increasing temperatures? One solution may be right in front of us: we need to plant more trees…

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

The rate increase, National Grid argues, is necessary for maintaining service as safe and reliable for customers. But environmentalists question adding gas hookups and revamping the system when New York…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: A Lukewarm Response to City Council’s Cooling Proposal

“Before adding an energy consumption mandate with indeterminate costs and unknown impacts on the environment, infrastructure and affordable housing market, there should be a cool-down period for the city, state…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

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.

Climate and Environment Economy Opinion

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…

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