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City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
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Public Schools Account for a Third of NYC’s Building Pollution. What Would It Take to Go Green?
New York City's public school buildings, many of which are an average of 75 years old, are deteriorating facilities that grapple with mold, leaks, asbestos, antiquated heating and cooling systems and poor ventilation, according to a report launched Wednesday by the Alliance for a Greater New York (ALIGN).
The group and other advocates are pressing the city to invest $2.2 billion a year over the next five years to green its school buildings, which account for a third of the five boroughs' building emissions.
"These energy efficiency upgrades are a solution to not only keeping schools healthy, but creating jobs and saving money in the long run. This is a win, win, win for everyone," said Theo Moore, ALIGN's executive director.
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How Thriving Natural Areas Help Stop NYC Sewers from Overflowing
A new report by the Natural Areas Conservancy is the first to quantify the stormwater capture capacity of the city’s forests, wetlands, and grasslands—helping prevent untreated sewage from overflowing into local waterways.
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With Trump’s Help, Gas Supplier Fast Tracks Rejected Application for Pipeline Off NYC Coas
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation has already rejected the permits needed to bring the NESE pipeline to life three times, saying previously that the project would “disturb sensitive habitats” and “result in significant water quality impacts.”
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Opinion: Passive House Design is Key to Meeting NYC’s Climate Goals
“As the city races to retrofit its building stock and meet carbon reduction goals, Passive House offers a solution that’s not just idealistic—it’s practical and proven.”
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