Climate Change

Campaign 2022

Green Candidates Vow to Push Albany on Climate, But Is It Hot Air?

June 13, 2022, 7:01 p.m.June 29, 2022, 4:12 p.m.

They all say that state lawmakers need to take more aggressive action to green the electric grid and protect communities — and contend it is the Assembly that has failed in recent legislative sessions.

Climate Change

Green Means Wait: Big Climate Bills Stalled in Albany, While Those That ed Still Need Gov’s Go

June 6, 2022, 9:03 p.m.June 6, 2022, 9:03 p.m.

The State Senate and Assembly were able to combine for action on cryptocurrency, thermal energy and electronics repair.

Environment

Only Major Climate Bill ed in Albany This Year Wilting on Hochul’s Desk

May 31, 2022, 7:15 p.m.June 1, 2022, 10:27 a.m.

Legislation that got through the State Senate and Assembly in early May would make it harder for polluting facilities to move into poor and minority neighborhoods that have traditionally been dumping grounds.

Utilities

With Prices Up Everywhere, Water Bills On the Rise, Too

May 22, 2022, 9:19 p.m.May 22, 2022, 9:19 p.m.

The Department of Environmental Protection has floated the biggest rate hike since 2014. The public is invited to weigh in two days this week.

Weather

Three Little Houses: A Staten Island Study in Rebounding Post-Sandy

May 18, 2022, 6:27 p.m.May 19, 2023, 2:50 p.m.

One house was rebuilt, one propped up on stilts, and one given back to nature.

Parks

In Battery Park City, Another Plan to Destroy a Green Space In Order to Save It

May 16, 2022, 11:43 a.m.Oct. 28, 2022, 2:23 p.m.

Mirroring the East Coast Resiliency Project but with less of a fight — so far — the Battery Park City Authority plans to guard the neighborhood from flooding by raising Wagner Park over 10 feet higher than it is now.

Climate Change

Fossil-Fuel Industry Workers Say Green Economy Could Leave Them in Dust

May 5, 2022, 7:23 p.m.May 5, 2022, 7:24 p.m.

Many environmental and labor leaders pitch New York’s clean energy transition as a way to employ young and marginalized people — little consolation to workers in fossil-fuel industries worried about job loss.

Climate Change

Billions at Stake as NY Climate Law’s ‘Disadvantaged Communities’ Label Directs Flood of Funds

May 2, 2022, 5:47 p.m.Sept. 1, 2022, 3:09 p.m.

Under New York’s sweeping climate law, certain neighborhoods are guaranteed to get attention and money if they qualify as disadvantaged. Find out how to check your block’s designation — and weigh in on the process.

Environment

MTA Surging Ahead With Electric Bus Plans

April 27, 2022, 9:12 p.m.April 28, 2022, 10:27 a.m.

It’ll take a small town’s supply of juice to fuel the hundreds of emissions-free coaches the MTA plans to add to its 5,800-strong fleet. Not to mention all the depots that will have to be modified and workers retrained.

Environment

Fertile Ground: NYC Could Move Step Closer to Universal, Mandatory Composting

April 22, 2022, 5:17 p.m.April 25, 2022, 11:10 a.m.

The city’s Independent Budget Office estimates a citywide composting program could save $33 million annually — after five years.

Climate Change

Green Candidates Vow to Push Albany on Climate, But Is It Hot Air?

Green Means Wait: Big Climate Bills Stalled in Albany, While Those That ed Still Need Gov’s Go

Only Major Climate Bill ed in Albany This Year Wilting on Hochul’s Desk

With Prices Up Everywhere, Water Bills On the Rise, Too

Three Little Houses: A Staten Island Study in Rebounding Post-Sandy

In Battery Park City, Another Plan to Destroy a Green Space In Order to Save It

Fossil-Fuel Industry Workers Say Green Economy Could Leave Them in Dust

Billions at Stake as NY Climate Law’s ‘Disadvantaged Communities’ Label Directs Flood of Funds

MTA Surging Ahead With Electric Bus Plans

Fertile Ground: NYC Could Move Step Closer to Universal, Mandatory Composting

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