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“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.”

ByElla Ryan 1Comment

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Mar 2025

Climate and Environment Government Health Land Use and Development News

Opinion: NY Needs Its Own Climate Solutions. How About Peaker Plants?

“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.”

ByJohn Surico

ByKevin Kim

ByHannah Berkin-Harper 0Comments

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Mar 2025

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

New York Approved a Major Gas Pipeline Expansion. What Does it Mean for its Climate Goals?

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…

ByHope Pisoni

ByMariana Simões

ByPatrick Spauster 2Comments

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Feb 2025

Climate and Environment Immigration

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

“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…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jan 2025

Climate and Environment Education Government Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

"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…

ByCooper Flaherty 0Comments

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Dec 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?

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…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

16

Dec 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government Opinion

Opinion: If Gov. Hochul Cares About Working Parents, She’ll Sign the Climate Change Superfund Act

“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…

ByEliza Clark

ByLiat Olenick

ByAbby Loomis 0Comments

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Oct 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

How Prepared is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?

The comptroller’s office says some inroads have been made but “far more is needed to be fully prepared for heavy storms.”

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Sep 2024

Climate and Environment Government

City Sees More Sewer Backups Due to Increased Rainfall, New Data Shows

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…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Sep 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYC Needs Tenants’ Right to Cooling Bill to Address Extreme Heat

“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.”

ByIsabel Friedman

ByCaleb Smith 1Comment

Opinion: Children, Parents & Grandparents Call for Hochul to Move Faster on Climate Action

Opinion: NY Needs Its Own Climate Solutions. How About Peaker Plants?

New York Approved a Major Gas Pipeline Expansion. What Does it Mean for its Climate Goals?

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?

Opinion: If Gov. Hochul Cares About Working Parents, She’ll Sign the Climate Change Superfund Act

How Prepared is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?

City Sees More Sewer Backups Due to Increased Rainfall, New Data Shows

Opinion: NYC Needs Tenants’ Right to Cooling Bill to Address Extreme Heat

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