Opinion
Opinion: Here’s how we ‘saved the Hudson’
The successful effort to ban nuclear waste discharges from Indian Point holds lessons – and warnings – for the entire state.
Immigration
Amid heat wave, at least one shelter for asylum-seekers lacks air conditioning
NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said the city limits the age of residents of a Harlem shelter that doesn’t have air conditioning.
Energy & Environment
Opinion: Employ vulnerable communities to build New York’s clean energy transition
In order to right deep-rooted environmental inequities, the state’s clean energy transition should provide communities of color with access to quality job opportunities in the new green economy.
Energy & Environment
New York’s green revolution is almost here
With rising costs and an aging electrical grid, can the state hit its ambitious climate goals by 2030?
Energy & Environment
State Legislature got a lot done on energy and the environment
From gas stoves to public renewables, several major bills passed during this year’s session.
Interviews & Profiles
Beginning to implement Build Public Renewables
A Q&A with New York Power Authority acting President and CEO Justin Driscoll on the new law and his lack of a confirmation vote.
Interviews & Profiles
Preparing the next generation electrical grid
A Q&A with NYSERDA’s Doreen Harris on overcoming the challenges with New York’s clean energy transition.
Interviews & Profiles
State prepares to hit emissions reduction targets
A Q&A with state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on helping disadvantaged communities and more.
Interviews & Profiles
Leading the drive to create a next-generation electrical grid
A Q&A with Con Edison Chair, President and CEO Tim Cawley on recently completed projects by the utility.
Interviews & Profiles
New York City faces climate risks like air quality and flooding
A Q&A with New York City Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala on how the city is preparing to handle a variety of challenges.
Interviews & Profiles
Legislating sustainability now and in the future
A Q&A with state Sen. Kevin Parker on how he’d like to see clean energy projects move forward.
Interviews & Profiles
Making the governor’s climate vision a reality
A Q&A with John O’Leary on how he implements Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda to grow the state’s clean energy sector.
Interviews & Profiles
New York City crafts regulations to lower emissions
A Q&A with Laura Popa of the Department of Buildings on implementing the rules around Local Law 97.
Policy
City Council members, public advocate allege missteps in city’s response to air quality crisis
New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said the city did everything it should have to respond to “unprecedented” hazardous air quality last month.
Energy & Environment
How will New York’s cap-and-invest program shape up?
Environmentalists push to protect disadvantaged communities.
Editor's Note
Editor’s Note: New York City trees need the City Council’s protection
I’ve watched the number of trees on a portion of West 58th Street dwindle down to one survivor.
Energy & Environment
NYC should have 30% tree canopy coverage, City Council says
Less than a quarter of the city is currently shaded by trees.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Poor air quality just added to the problems homeless people face in New York City
People living on the street were among the most vulnerable to the wildfire smoke that blanketed the city.
Politics
Driscoll down, but not out
The state Senate won’t give Hochul’s NYPA CEO nominee a vote, but he’ll stay on in an interim capacity
Homelessness
Homeless persons among most vulnerable as air quality remains unhealthy
As many New Yorkers remain on city streets exposed to potential health risks, advocates and city outreach teams have fanned out across the city, administering aid and encouraging people to come indoors.
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