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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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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Screens in Times Square went black during a power outage in New York City on Saturday.

Energy & Environment

After blackout, can Cuomo kick Con Edison out?

Here’s what removing Con Edison from New York might look like.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Energy & Environment

How much lead-contaminated water does NY let students drink?

Advocates are hoping to change acceptable lead thresholds before schools test their drinking water again in 2020.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Policy

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Energy & Environment

Can New York hit its environmental goals?

The state just passed its most ambitious climate targets yet, but history suggests they won’t be easy to hit.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Students protesting during the New York City march for action on climate change in March.

Energy & Environment

NY lawmakers near deal on climate change

Six ways the Climate and Community Protection Act has changed during negotiations.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Destroyed houses on Rockaway beach, four months after Hurricane Sandy hit New York.

Energy & Environment

Everyone supports climate change legislation, so why can’t it pass?

Despite apparent overwhelming support from lawmakers, the Climate and Community Protection Act may not pass in this session.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Traffic lights in New York surrounded by steam.

Energy & Environment

Everyone wants to combat climate change. How fast can NY do it?

Time is running out for Democratic lawmakers’ ambitious environmental agenda.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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