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After three attempts to get permits for its pipeline project failed, Williams Companies Inc claims it’s walking away. But as other companies seek to expand fracked gas infrastructure in New York,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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May 2022

Building Owners File Lawsuit to Block Key NYC Climate Law

Local Law 97, passed in 2019, requires buildings to lower emissions beginning in 2024. Property owners who fail to comply will face penalties calculated based upon how much their buildings’…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Sep 2021

Climate and Environment Government News

Climate Week Kickoff: NY Approves Two Renewable Energy Proposals

While state officials say the two projects will power New York City with wind, solar and hydropower, both projects have been criticized by environmentalists for their potential impact on local…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Aug 2020

Climate and Environment

New York’s Hydropower Plan Stirs Concerns Over Impact on Waterways

But NYC needs power to replace Indian Point’s nuclear energy without resorting to new fossil-fuel usage.

ByDanielle Cruz 12Comments

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Jul 2019

Opinion

Opinion: No More Con Ed. It’s Time For Public Power

‘A public utility should work for us all. It should be democratically owned and run. Not an unaccountable corporate monopoly like Con Ed. ‘

ByAaron Eisenberg 5Comments

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May 2019

Podcasts

Max & Murphy: Mayor’s Climate Czar Takes Questions on De Blasio’s Green New Deal

The mayor’s chief climate czar, Daniel Zarrilli, discussed some of the points of concern that have emerged about the mayor’s plan—and some of the elements that have received little attention.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2018

Climate and Environment

State’s Mixed Energy Message an Issue in Fight Over Upstate Pipeline

Advocates are hoping the presence of an eagle’s nest will provide a last-ditch way to stop an Orange County natural-gas pipeline. But what’s really at stake is NY’s ability to…

ByNoah Goldberg 2Comments

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Aug 2016

Opinion

CityViews: NYC Residents Zero In on Failing Energy Grid

NYC’s outdated, blackout-prone electrical grid is a dangerous liability in the era of climate change. Luckily there are community-led energy solutions worth shining a light on.

ByKathleen Culliton 0Comments

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Jan 2016

Uncategorized

Will New Cuomo Energy Fund Help or Hinder Low-Income New Yorkers?

The Clean Energy Fund sets aside millions to bring energy innovations to low-income people. But advocates are skeptical that market-based solutions can be made to work for those with less…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But the Fight to Phase Out Gas Continues