New York State
Policy
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.
New York State
Policy
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.
New York State
Policy
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.
New York State
Policy
How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment
Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.
New York City
Policy
On-demand helicopters prompt climate concerns
Climate activists thought car emissions were bad but these helicopters are another story.
New York State
Policy
New York shows growth in the clean energy industry
The trends are positive, but there’s still room for improvement.
New York State
Personality
Is offshore wind the future of New York energy?
How emerging technology could help New York meet its climate goals.
New York State
Policy
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.
New York State
Opinion
Reversing climate change means killing car culture
Climate Week is the perfect time to reexamine our infrastructure.
New York City
Politics
Should NYC students be excused for Global Climate Strike?
Would they be allowed to cut school to rally for a non-progressive cause?
New York State
Policy
Will the Constitution Pipeline get built?
The fight over the controversial pipeline is heading for federal court.
New York City
Personality
How reliable is New York City’s power grid?
Lawmakers held a hearing on the July blackouts, but they’re still waiting for answers.
New York State
Politics
Don’t panic about those tornado sightings
It’s probably not the climate; it’s just Instagram.
New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?
New York City
Policy
Videos of NYC’s flooded streets and subways raise concerns
Despite the projects in the works, New York City still appears to lack the ability to prevent significant flooding, as multiple videos captured on Monday evening.
New York City
Policy
Why did Con Edison cut power in Brooklyn?
On Sunday evening, Con Edison took the somewhat extraordinary step of pre-emptively cutting power to 33,000 customers in Southeast Brooklyn. Here’s why the unusual decision was made, whether it might happen again, who is at risk in the future and if the utility will face any repercussions.
New York State
Policy
After blackout, can Cuomo kick Con Edison out?
Following Manhattan’s brief power outage over the weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that if Con Edison “can be replaced.” Here’s what removing Con Ed from New York would entail.
New York State
Policy
How much lead-contaminated water does NY let students drink?
It’s not just NYCHA that struggles with potential lead poisoning. Schools across New York state may also have lead contamination at levels experts consider unsafe, and now activists are calling for tightening the lead regulations and strengthening the testing and remediation rules.
New York State
Policy
Can New York hit its environmental goals?
New York state just passed its most ambitious climate targets yet, but history suggests they won’t be easy to hit.
New York State
Politics