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By 2050, the city’s annual greenhouse gas emissions should be no higher than 12 million metric tons of carbon dioxide—in 2020, buildings alone accounted for 34 million metric tons. “It kind…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Apr 2022

Climate and Environment Government

NY Green Lights Clean Energy Projects, But Concerns Linger

Some groups have expressed concerns about the impact one project will have on Indigenous communities, and some want assurances that the state’s shift to clean energy will lead to a…

ByLiz Donovan 1Comment

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Apr 2022

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Statewide Gas Ban Bill Axed From NY Budget, Sources Say

A call for Gov. Kathy Hochul to push the legislation through in budget negotiations comes as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change announces a new warning about fossil fuels. But sources…

ByLiz Donovan 16Comments

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Mar 2022

Government News

Bronx Residents Demand Closure of Polluting ‘Peaker Plants’ as State Ramps Up Renewable Energy

Residents in The Bronx’s “Asthma Alley,” ask the New York Power Authority to commit to transition off of costly fossil fuel-burning power plants.

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Mar 2022

Climate and Environment Opinion

Opinion: To Bring Down Energy Bills, NY Must Invest in Clean Energy Production

‘Maintaining this expensive and dirty power grid is by no means a necessity—it is an ongoing policy choice.’

ByElizabeth Yeampierre

ByJustin Wood

ByDaniel Chu 0Comments

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Feb 2022

Economy Government In Depth Investigations

Plastic Bags Still Ubiquitous in NYC Shops, Months After Enforcement of Ban Began

The effectiveness of New York’s plastic bag ban could serve as a portend for other, similar bans on single-use plastics either already approved or under discussion at both the city…

ByLiz Donovan 5Comments

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Jan 2022

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: How Eric Adams’ Administration Can Prioritize Climate Change and Protect NYC

‘Mayor Adams can make New York City a global leader in the fight against climate change and transition to a green economy. His administration must advance environmental priorities that will…

ByJulie Tighe 0Comments

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Dec 2021

Climate and Environment Government Opinion

Opinion: Climate Attribution Technology is Vital in the Fight for Environmental Justice

‘Acknowledging the inequitable distribution of climate change’s damage is an important step, but we must do better. Those with the fewest resources should not have to shoulder the full burden…

ByKevin Reed

ByMichael Wehner 0Comments

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Dec 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

NYC Votes to Ban Gas in New Construction, As Plastic Utensils Bill Stalls

During its last meeting of the legislative session Wednesday, the New York City Council passed a landmark ban on the use of gas in new buildings. Another bill aimed at…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Dec 2021

Climate and Environment Health Opinion Transportation

Opinion: NY’s Air Pollution Could Be Clouding Our Minds, Too

‘Research has brought to light the disturbing effects air pollution has on our health which can have a lifelong impact on an individual. Behavioral issues and decreased IQ have the…

ByNicole Rashford 3Comments

NY Air Quality is Improving, But City’s Emissions Goals Are Still Far Off

NY Green Lights Clean Energy Projects, But Concerns Linger

Statewide Gas Ban Bill Axed From NY Budget, Sources Say

Bronx Residents Demand Closure of Polluting ‘Peaker Plants’ as State Ramps Up Renewable Energy

Opinion: To Bring Down Energy Bills, NY Must Invest in Clean Energy Production

Plastic Bags Still Ubiquitous in NYC Shops, Months After Enforcement of Ban Began

Opinion: How Eric Adams’ Administration Can Prioritize Climate Change and Protect NYC

Opinion: Climate Attribution Technology is Vital in the Fight for Environmental Justice

NYC Votes to Ban Gas in New Construction, As Plastic Utensils Bill Stalls

Opinion: NY’s Air Pollution Could Be Clouding Our Minds, Too

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