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City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
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The Fight to End Plastic Turf Zeros in on NYC Parks
A bill introduced in the City Council would prohibit the installation of fake grass in New York City parks, citing health and environmental concerns about the use of petrochemicals. The Parks Department says it currently manages 221 synthetic turf fields and play areas across the city.
“As a player you want to play on real grass because the plastic stuff is too hot and it just doesn’t feel right,” said Steven Giles, an East Village resident who is among those pushing for the ban.
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EPA Cuts Would Strike a Blow to New York, Former Agency Administrator Says
“These cuts are not strategic and they are not protecting public health,” Lisa Garcia, a former regional administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, told City Limits.
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New York Approved a Major Gas Pipeline Expansion. What Does it Mean for its Climate Goals?
The approval of Iroquois’ enhancement project, which utility companies argue is needed to heat New Yorkers’ homes in the coldest months, amps up planet-warming pollution—and signals that the state’s commitment to reaching its climate goals is faltering, critics say.
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Opinion: NY Needs Its Own Climate Solutions. How About Peaker Plants?
“This infrastructure is a relic of past planning mistakes: nearly every neighborhood housing these plants is classified as ‘disadvantaged,’ bearing the disproportionate brunt of environmental harm.”
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