City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?
New York now has enough solar energy to power 1 million homes. Environmentalists say it’s crucial for the state to keep that momentum as it falls behind on meeting other climate goals.
New Housing Spurred by City of Yes Offers ‘Unforeseen Boon’ for Transit: Report
Increased housing supply under the zoning reforms could bring an estimated 70K-97K new transit riders to the city's subway, bus and commuter rails—and an additional $224 to $309 million in fare revenue per year to the MTA, a new report finds.
Opinion: If Gov. Hochul Cares About Working Parents, She’ll Sign the Climate Change Superfund Act
“Right now, working families like us are footing the bill for the billions in damages caused by these climate disasters, while the fossil fuel companies sowing climate misinformation and poisoning the planet make record profits.”
Opinion: It’s Time to Move Forward on NYC’s Commercial Waste Zones
“Our city faces historic threats from climate change, rising social inequality, and major cuts to federal funding. Now, more than ever, we need to modernize our outdated private sanitation system.”
