City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
Community-Led Project Looks to Grow Gowanus Canal’s Mussel Population
“Everybody loves to hate on the Gowanus Canal,” said Gary Francis, who is building artificial mussel habitats for the notoriously polluted waterway. “Even as abused as it is, it is still incredibly beautiful and full of life.”
‘Sided With Trump’: Climate Groups Slam NY Approval of Gas Pipeline Off Queens’ Coast
New York State approved permits for a gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to the Rockaways. The Trump administration has been cheerleading the plan—which critics say flies in the face of local climate goals.
“This half mile of shoreline just south of the Queensboro Bridge has the potential to become the city’s next great waterfront—if we prioritize public interest over private profit.”
