Energy & Environment

A natural gas pipeline being constructed.
Energy & Environment
Three questions that will determine the fate of the Williams Pipeline
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an ultimatum to National Grid. Here’s what happens next.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A pipeline being built.
Energy & Environment
This is how a fossil fuel pipeline gets approved by New York
It all comes down to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A group of protestors gathered outside of a New York City courthouse at the start of a legal case against Exxon Mobile.
Energy & Environment
New York’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil has begun, here’s what it could mean
The state alleges the oil company lied to the public about the risk climate change poses to the company.
By SARAH SAX
Policy
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Hudson Valley, New York
Energy & Environment
How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment
Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Solar panels being installed in Oneonta, New York.
Energy & Environment
New York shows growth in the clean energy industry
The trends are positive, but there’s still room for improvement.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivers comments during an offshore wind event in New York, accompanied by environmentalist and former Vice President Al Gore.
Energy & Environment
New York’s climate change example
Four areas of progress that global leaders could learn about while they’re here for the UN Climate Summit.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A natural gas pipeline.
Energy & Environment
Will the Constitution Pipeline get built?
The fight over the controversial pipeline is heading for federal court.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Three people making their way through a flooded street in New York City's Red Hook neighborhood during Superstorm Sandy, October 29, 2012.
Energy & Environment
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
Why isn’t a senator from New York focused on safeguarding urban communities?
By SARAH SAX
Policy
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The East River and FDR just before the arrival of superstorm Sandy.
Energy & Environment
Videos of NYC’s flooded streets and subways raise concerns
Can the city withstand another Sandy?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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A Con Edison repair truck.
Energy & Environment
Why did Con Edison cut power in Brooklyn?
The largely unprecedented move came without warning to 33,000 Brooklynites.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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