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May 2021

Opinion: Why Physicians and Public Health Leaders Should Support ‘Capping’ the Cross Bronx Expressway

Issues of public health, infrastructure and the environment are inseparable from one another. The Bronx has long been victimized by infrastructure projects that benefit the rich at the expense of…

ByTimothy Liang 2Comments

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Apr 2021

The Coast, the Climate and the Race for Mayor

The city’s waterfront is home to vulnerability, inequality and opportunity for the next mayor to deal with, advocates tell WBAI’s Max & Murphy Show

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Apr 2021

Opinion

Opinion: With Federal Support, NYC Can Become World-Leading Hub for Clean Energy

‘The Biden Administration is making $3 billion available to port facilities throughout the country that support the wind industry. New York City is a prime candidate to receive federal investment…

ByRachel Loeb 0Comments

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Apr 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

City Limits Announces Three Additions to its Newsroom Staff

Ese Olumhense, David Brand and Liz Donovan will join the nonprofit’s editorial team this spring covering government, housing and climate change.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Apr 2021

Climate and Environment Government Opinion

Opinion: New York Can Commit to a Greener Earth by Passing the Climate and Community Investment Act

‘Under the CCIA, there would be fees on air pollution emissions, in recognition of the negative externalities they produce. Such fees are profoundly fair: it is not so much a…

ByKevin Parker 0Comments

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Mar 2021

Economy Opinion

Opinion: Reinstate the Environmental Bond Act to Aid New York’s Recovery

‘Building safe and healthy communities with clean air, clean water, good-paying jobs and access to nature must be the focus of our state’s climate plans. The $3 billion Environmental Bond…

BySonal Jessel and Daniel Ortega 0Comments

22

Mar 2021

Government News

Policy Shop: Hate Crimes and Climate Change Get Attention from Candidates

As of Monday, New York City is exactly three months out from the June 22 mayoral primary, with early voting even closer. In the past week, here are a few…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Mar 2021

Opinion

Opinion: Adopting a Clean Fuel Standard Will Clean New York’s Air

‘In New York, the transportation sector alone is responsible for 36 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, and that number is growing.’

ByTrevor Summerfield 1Comment

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Mar 2021

Climate and Environment

National Grid Wants to Divert Clean Energy Funds as Advocates Ditch Settlement Talks

The utility has asked state regulators to rewrite an agreement forged in 2019 after Gov. Cuomo threatened to yank its license over a moratorium over natural gas hookups.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Feb 2021

Government News Podcasts

Scott Stringer: Every Community Must Help With NYC Housing Crisis

The comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate also discussed his promise for more frequent, round-the-clock transit service, his climate plan, policing and the state of the primary contest.

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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