Environment and Energy Archives

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The city is seeking public feedback that will help shape its first “Environmental Justice for All Report” planned for next year, looking at issues like water and air quality, waste…

ByLiz Donovan 4Comments

14

Jun 2021

Climate and Environment Government

Where NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Stand on Climate Change

As the primary race wraps up, endorsements from environmental groups abound. Who made the cut?

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

12

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

20

Mar 2020

Opinion

Opinion: COVID is a Reason to Double Down on the Green Economy

‘First and foremost, government should focus on its real-time response to COVID-19. But we must simultaneously prepare for the next crisis. We can do both. ‘

ByAnne Reynolds 1Comment

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Sep 2014

Climate and Environment News

In Wheelchairs, They Marched to Stop Climate Change

The dangers associated with floodwaters and power outages that come with storms like Sandy are magnified when you use a wheelchair or breathe through a ventilator.

BySarah Mortimer 0Comments

05

Sep 2014

Economy Opinion

De Blasio Admin. Making City's Safety Net More Humane

After two mayors who saw declining welfare rolls as an indication of policy success, HRA Commissioner Steve Banks is making progress restoring common sense and compassion. There’s still much to…

ByJoel Berg 0Comments

22

Aug 2014

Justice News

Striking Disparities in Neighborhood Violence

Focusing on the rise in shootings citywide masks deep differences across precincts. Most have seen neither no increase or a decline in shooting victims.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

20

Aug 2014

Justice News

The Death and Life of Stop-and-Frisk

A new report looks back on 11 years of a controversial policy.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

13

Aug 2014

Justice News

Resisting Arrest: Is There a Trend?

The head of the NYPD says more people are resisting arrest. What do the statistics indicate? Updated

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2014

Justice News

Cloudy Views On Broken-Windows Policing

There’s a lot of debate over whether New York should still be doing “broken-windows” policing. But there are also questions about exactly what that theory is, whether it’s worked, and…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

How Should NYC Address Environmental Justice? Let Officials Know

Where NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Stand on Climate Change

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

Opinion: COVID is a Reason to Double Down on the Green Economy

In Wheelchairs, They Marched to Stop Climate Change

De Blasio Admin. Making City's Safety Net More Humane

Striking Disparities in Neighborhood Violence

The Death and Life of Stop-and-Frisk

Resisting Arrest: Is There a Trend?

Cloudy Views On Broken-Windows Policing

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