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The unusually detailed policy document calls for zero-emissions buildings, pooled philanthropic funding for parks and more attention to the historic injustices embedded in environmental risks.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Climate and Environment

Congress Fixes Flaws in NYC-Area Coastal Defense Planning

The House has passed an updated Water Resources Development Act that the Senate is expected to approve soon. The bill would address major criticisms of a stalled Army Corps of…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Government News

Pandemic Slows Down Efforts to Reduce NYC’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The de Blasio administration has made strides toward reducing carbon emissions. But cuts to organics recycling, delays to establishing commercial waste zones, even the slowdown in closing Rikers could hamstring…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Nov 2020

Climate and Environment

City’s Move to Bolster Resilient Buildings is a Big Deal—and a First Step

Proposed changes to the zoning code would allow property owners in areas facing flood risks to take steps to protect their assets. But it would neither require nor fund such…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Oct 2020

Climate and Environment

Eyes Will Be on Biden to Act Fast on Resilience for NYC

President Trump’s cancellation of a Corps of Engineers study means there’s no federal planning underway for protecting New York City from the impacts of global warming. Will that change under…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Oct 2020

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Reform Flood Insurance so New Yorkers Know Their Risk

As sea level rise and extreme rainstorms increase, the impact of flooding will only get worse if we don’t help New York communities become more resilient. One way to do…

ByCristian Salazar

ByJohn Baker 0Comments

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Oct 2020

Climate and Environment Opinion

Opinion: National Grid Has No Place in NYC’s Climate-Resilient Future

‘Gas is incompatible with New York’s future. Despite knowing this, National Grid continues to push for more gas infrastructure.’

ByAaron Eisenberg 2Comments

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Aug 2020

Climate and Environment

New York’s Hydropower Plan Stirs Concerns Over Impact on Waterways

But NYC needs power to replace Indian Point’s nuclear energy without resorting to new fossil-fuel usage.

ByDanielle Cruz 12Comments

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Jul 2020

Climate and Environment

‘Restore Mother Nature’ Bond Act Won’t Be on This Year’s Ballot

If passed by voters, it would have provided funding for flood-mitigation work, efforts to restore fish and wildlife habitats and projects to assist communities impacted by environmental injustice.

ByDanielle Cruz 0Comments

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Jul 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Extreme Heat’s Risk Swells in the Summer of COVID

The combination of a pandemic and extreme heat this summer is a perfect storm, as major economic losses and high unemployment rates make it hard to afford energy bills for…

ByMike Harrington 0Comments

Mayoral Hopeful Donovan Outlines Vision for Addressing Climate Change

Congress Fixes Flaws in NYC-Area Coastal Defense Planning

Pandemic Slows Down Efforts to Reduce NYC’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

City’s Move to Bolster Resilient Buildings is a Big Deal—and a First Step

Eyes Will Be on Biden to Act Fast on Resilience for NYC

Opinion: Reform Flood Insurance so New Yorkers Know Their Risk

Opinion: National Grid Has No Place in NYC’s Climate-Resilient Future

New York’s Hydropower Plan Stirs Concerns Over Impact on Waterways

‘Restore Mother Nature’ Bond Act Won’t Be on This Year’s Ballot

Opinion: Extreme Heat’s Risk Swells in the Summer of COVID

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