NYC playgrounds, dunes, and infrastructure projects are flood-proofing the city.
By ANGELINA BANEK A school yard in the Bronx has recently received a makeover. It has gone from a paved lot with only a small …[read more]
Environment
Brooklyn Residents Demand a Concrete Plan to Shut Down a Problematic Concrete Recycling Plant
BY SANDERS KENNEDY On a rainy Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, local residents and elected officials came together to express their concerns …[read more]
Extinction Rebellion NYC Launches Anti-Greenwashing Campaign
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion NYC launched a new campaign on November 10th to expose the deceptive practices of greenwashing, which involves …[read more]
Climate and Capitalism – Access to Renewable Energy Needs to Be Funded By State According to Author Brett Christophers
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Capitalism’s reliance on short-term profits over long-term sustainability renders the private sector unwilling to lead the charge into a cleaner energy landscape, …[read more]
Community Gardeners To Rally At City Hall Monday
BY ANGELINA BANEK Green space advocates Green Guerillas, LUNGS, and the New York City Community Garden Coalition have called a press conference and rally at …[read more]
Climate Event Spreads Misleading Claims at Brooklyn Heights Library
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Videos of flooding, landslides, hurricanes, and tornados played on a projector as attendees trickled into a dimly lit conference room at …[read more]
Former Foster Care Teens Foster a Better Life
By Sanders Kennedy In a world where unconditional love and protection for children should be expected, Reese Barnes and Robert Miller’s stories expose the …[read more]
Department of Transportation Hosts Greenways Workshop in Queens Oct. 17
By Angelina Banek Greenways are public car-free public roadways that provide a safe way for people to walk and bike without competing with car …[read more]
Park Slope Residents Connect Over Rising Flood Risks and Growing Climate Concerns
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Park Slope resident Joann Amitrano lives in a state of anxiety when it comes to the increased risk of flooding in …[read more]
No End in Sight for City Animal Shelter Crisis
BY KELLY MCGRATH Employees and volunteers of the Animal Care Centers of New York loaded its van with a handful of the group’s animals …[read more]