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Environmentalists have long charged that New York is falling short of its climate mandates. Now, they’re taking the state to court, New York Focus reports.

ByColin Kinniburgh, New York Focus 0Comments

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Mar 2025

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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Jul 2024

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Transportation

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

The MTA says losing the revenue generated from congestion pricing could create a domino effect that impacts a series of climate resiliency projects, like fortifying the subway system from flooding…

ByMariana Simões 5Comments

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Jun 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

A bill that aims to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation failed to become law last year. Will the governor veto it…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

"It is heartbreaking for us to see our patients struggling to breathe, knowing that their environment plays a role in their suffering—a factor beyond their control." Adi Talwar A view…

ByDr. Ananna Kazi

ByDr. Sarah Shidid 0Comments

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Government

NY Assembly Could Stall ‘Polluters Pay’ Bill For Second Year in a Row

The Climate Change Superfund Act is in the spotlight now that a similar law passed in Vermont’s legislature, putting pressure on the Assembly to get New York’s version across the…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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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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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Budget Cuts Could Make it Harder for NYC Govt to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

The government agency tasked with ensuring city owned buildings and vehicles don’t contribute to climate change is facing a $1 billion cut to its preliminary capital commitment plan. Of those,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Why Environmental Groups are Backing the NY Heat Act

The bill includes a provision that has the power to curb the expansion of gas infrastructure in New York. “Why put new gas pipes in the ground for new construction,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

Climate Groups Sue Hochul Administration Over Climate Law Backtracking

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

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

Opinion: Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

NY Assembly Could Stall ‘Polluters Pay’ Bill For Second Year in a Row

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

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

Budget Cuts Could Make it Harder for NYC Govt to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

Why Environmental Groups are Backing the NY Heat Act

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