“While I cannot always prevent pollution from entering my kids’ lungs, I can call on Gov. Hochul to move forward with cap-and-invest and pass strong climate legislation.”
“This infrastructure is a relic of past planning mistakes: nearly every neighborhood housing these plants is classified as ‘disadvantaged,’ bearing the disproportionate brunt of environmental harm.”
The approval of Iroquois’ enhancement project, which utility companies argue is needed to heat New Yorkers’ homes in the coldest months, amps up planet-warming pollution—and signals that the state’s commitment…
“We say it’s a civil rights issue, because by sowing doubt and confusion, misinformation campaigns ultimately undermine the ability of the Latina community to advocate for themselves and participate in…
"Climate activists, especially young people, know we can’t wait four years to prevent the worst of the crisis. The longer we wait to act, the more politicians and corporations take…
New York now has enough solar energy to power 1 million homes. Environmentalists say it’s crucial for the state to keep that momentum as it falls behind on meeting other…
“Right now, working families like us are footing the bill for the billions in damages caused by these climate disasters, while the fossil fuel companies sowing climate misinformation and poisoning…
Sewer backups on city infrastructure jumped nearly 32 percent during the most recent fiscal year that ended in June, the result of more wet weather: the five boroughs were doused…
“Though in New York there’s a requirement for landlords to provide heating from October to May, there’s no parallel provision for cooling in the summer.”