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“Setting our sights on the future, I am confident in the city’s ability to not only catch up with, but actually surpass Local Law 97’s next target: a 50 percent…

BySana Barakat 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Climate and Environment

New York to See Hotter Temps, More Rain, Flooding & Worse Storms, New Climate Report Says

A new state-wide report on the impacts of climate change shows New York City will be impacted on all fronts: The Big Apple is getting 6 to 10 degrees warmer,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Government Health

Health Dept, Environmentalists Debate New Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Environmental advocates say New York’s proposed new rules don’t go far enough to limit the contaminants, which can lead to reproductive issues and developmental delays.

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Jul 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Council Approves ‘Utility Advocate’ Office as Rates Spike and Bills Mount in NYC

The Council on July 14 green-lit the creation of an Office of the Utility Advocate tasked with providing a link between consumers and the companies that deliver gas, electricity, steam…

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Mar 2022

Climate and Environment Government

Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Think Outside the Composting Box

‘Mayor Adams has taken on the admirable challenge of promoting plant-based diets because of their health benefits to individuals. In many ways, composting and healthy eating go hand-in-hand, improving human…

ByNancy Holt

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Jan 2022

Climate and Environment Government News Politics

Gov. Hochul Sets Bold Climate Goals — But Advocates Push for Funding Commitments

Since the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act was signed into law in 2019, laying out aggressive benchmarks for NY to reduce its carbon emissions, advocates have pushed for a…

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Nov 2021

Government Health News

On the NY Ballot: Is a Healthy Environment a Constitutional Right?

If passed, the proposed state amendment would require lawmakers to consider the environment in making legislative decisions, and New Yorkers would be able to sue if they believe their rights…

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Oct 2021

Climate and Environment Opinion

Opinion: How New York Can Prepare for the New Reality of Climate Catastrophe

‘The protective mechanisms that the city built after Sandy did little to stop what New York experienced the night of Ida, bringing into sharp relief not just that climate catastrophe…

ByAsad Dandia 0Comments

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Aug 2021

Government Justice News

How Should NYC Address Environmental Justice? Let Officials Know

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…

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Protecting Biodiversity in the Big Apple

Join City Limits for a panel discussion on the intersection of climate change, urban growth, and policy choices in NYC.

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Opinion: Embracing Progress―Reflecting on the City’s Role in New York’s Sustainable Future

New York to See Hotter Temps, More Rain, Flooding & Worse Storms, New Climate Report Says

Health Dept, Environmentalists Debate New Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Council Approves ‘Utility Advocate’ Office as Rates Spike and Bills Mount in NYC

Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Think Outside the Composting Box

Gov. Hochul Sets Bold Climate Goals — But Advocates Push for Funding Commitments

On the NY Ballot: Is a Healthy Environment a Constitutional Right?

Opinion: How New York Can Prepare for the New Reality of Climate Catastrophe

How Should NYC Address Environmental Justice? Let Officials Know

Protecting Biodiversity in the Big Apple

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