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The November presidential election is pivotal, environmental advocates say: Americans are deciding between Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a track record in climate action, and Donald Trump, who continuously…

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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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 Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Climate Justice Could Live at CUNY

“Last year, the federal government earmarked billions of dollars for community-led climate solutions…CUNY can deliver because of its symbiotic relationship to communities, neighborhoods, and families who live, work, and organize…

ByKendra Sullivan

ByKieren Howard 0Comments

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Jul 2024

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.

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Jul 2024

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…

ByMaya K. van Rossum 1Comment

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Jul 2024

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…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jul 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study

A report that projects the impact of sea level rise on the U.S coastline ranked New York as the ninth state with the most critical infrastructure at risk of flooding…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Clean Air Legislation Offers a Road to Justice for New York

“Passing this legislation before the end of the session allows legislators to implement a transformative emission reduction strategy, significantly improving air quality for their constituents, especially for communities living and…

ByMarcela Mitaynes

ByElizabeth Yeampierre 0Comments

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Can Curbing CUNY’s Carbon Footprint Help Tackle Its Maintenance Problems?

More than half of CUNY’s buildings are 50 years old or older. That’s a problem for the environment: older buildings tend to consume larger quantities of energy, generating more of…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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May 2024

Climate and Environment

Rain, Rain, Go Away. New York Kids Are Trying to Play.

Across New York City, workers are tearing out concrete and asphalt from schoolyards and replacing them with rain-absorbing surfaces that are more climate resilient, according to reporting by Aria Young…

ByAria Young, Feet in 2 Worlds 0Comments

What Could a Trump or Harris Win Mean for New York’s Climate Goals?

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

Opinion: Climate Justice Could Live at CUNY

Gas Leaks Could be Costing New York City Taxpayers More Than $70 Million a Year

Opinion: State Government Must Protect New Yorkers’ Rights Under the Green Amendment

New York’s Utility Regulator Doing ‘Inadequate’ Job of Helping State Reach Climate Goals, Audit Says

By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study

Opinion: Clean Air Legislation Offers a Road to Justice for New York

Can Curbing CUNY’s Carbon Footprint Help Tackle Its Maintenance Problems?

Rain, Rain, Go Away. New York Kids Are Trying to Play.

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