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Dear City Limits friends,

Earlier this year, I joined City Limits to report on climate change and the challenges New York faces at the intersection of housing and the environment. Our City on the Edge beat covers opportunities for the city to be better prepared for the future.

Here’s some recent stories I’m proud of:

11 Years After Hurricane Sandy, Plan to Build Storm Barriers Around NYC Faces Pushback: Environmentalists say an Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to protect the city from coastal storms using walls and gates fails to address other climate change-related threats, like heavy rainfall.
As NYC Rolls Out Mandatory Composting, Will New Yorkers Comply?: Recycling rates around longtime existing requirements—which ask residents to separate paper, plastics, metal and glass from the rest of their trash—have failed to improve over the last decade. Getting New Yorkers to comply with yet another set of rules could be an uphill battle, experts say.
Could Thermal Energy Be New York’s Best Shot at Reaching its Climate Goals?: As wind and solar renewable projects across the state hit hurdles, environmental advocates say investing in an underground network of heat pumps is the Big Apple’s best bet at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

I spent weeks investigating these stories—reviewing public records, speaking with experts, and hitting the city’s streets—to provide our readers with thorough and accurate reporting on these environmental issues. Will you support our local independent journalism and help us continue covering issues vital to all New Yorkers?

From now until December 31, NewsMatch will match your donation up to $1,000. That means that, through NewsMatch, we can earn up to $30,000.

With gratitude,
Mariana Simoes

Climate/Environment Reporter at City Limits