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The collapse of the Supercommittee process gives New York City anti-hunger activists a chance to help shape a farm bill that fights hunger, promotes health, protects the environment and bolsters…

ByMark Dunlea 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Investigations

City Sewage Plan Faces Obstacles, Questions

Advocates praise the motives behind New York’s plan to reduce the amount of sewage released untreated into its waterways. But they’re worried about the details.

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Jul 2011

Government Investigations

Their Smoke, Our Smog: Meet These Midwestern Power Plants

Local car exhaust is one reason why New York officials have had to declare several ozone alert days this year. But out-of-state smokestacks are also a major contributor to air…

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Apr 2011

Opinion

A Liquid Asset: Why NYC Must Invest In Its Harbor

Many cities have realized that natural resources are economic advantages, especially in attracting and retaining young professionals. For New York to compete, this op-ed argues, we must put more of…

ByAlexander Brash 0Comments

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Apr 2011

Opinion

Reducing NYC's Carbon Footprint: Do We Know Our Shoe Size?

Ahead of this week’s Regional Plan Association annual assembly on “Innovation and the Global City,” an environmental thinker says more data is needed to direct efforts at greening New York…

ByRon Dembo 0Comments

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Nov 2010

Uncategorized

Green Energy Company Gets New, Fossil-Fuel Burning Owner

As environmentally laudable as Green Mountain’s Energy’s product may be, the company has long had corporate ties to the fossil fuel industry, and those ties have only gotten closer.

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Government

Commercial Waste & Recycling Get City Scrutiny

NYC wants to know how frequently various types of business recycle, which is a good question considering that for about 18 years the law has required it.

ByLauren Raheja 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Opinion

City Should Be Cautious About Synthetic Turf

Our athletic fields must be safe and must not adversely impact the health of those using them, says the City Councilmember who chairs the Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee.