Students in South Carolina race to build a zero carbon NYC
Dr. Jennifer Bradham teaches climate change and energy in South Carolina.
We turned the future of New York City into a board game
“I am evangelizing about the game to fellow faculty at Vanderbilt.” Jonathan Gilligan, Vanderbilt University “Energetic is an invaluable energy policy tool for understanding the…
New York Society for Ethical Culture
The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a humanist community that has been dedicated to social justice and education since its founding in 1876.…
C40 at Climate Week: Cities have a 2020 deadline
In his speech at C40 Talks, Mayor de Blasio said, “We do not have the luxury of time when it comes to climate action.”
Here Comes Solar: residential solar comes to NYC
Will solar panels soon become as iconic to New York’s rooftops as the ubiquitous water tower?
Climate change knowledge for an urbanized planet: UCCRN
The people behind the Urban Climate Change Research Network (UCCRN) are passionate about delivering climate science to cities, with over 100 citations in the latest IPCC report. So who are they?
Gay Talese and a city of permanent change
City Atlas sits down with Gay Talese to learn his thoughts about the future and the past of New York City, which has been his home for 60 years.
This summer: free outdoor movies in NYC
Surrounded by the bright lights of New York City, it can be hard to see stars in the night sky. So, on these warm summer nights, why not step outside and check out the stars on the silver screen instead?
Apply for a MillionTreesNYC mini-grant
Simple magic. Urban trees improve air quality, unite neighborhoods, decrease storm water runoff, increase real estate values, and reduce heating and cooling costs. And they look beautiful when they get big.
Workshops for the Green Infrastructure Grant
Are you a private property owner interested in building your own roof top garden, or helping the city in its efforts to keep our city…
How would Christie move the nation?
As a potential Republican candidate for president, Governor Christie is on a short leash in terms of energy, transportation and climate policy.
Book review: The New York Nobody Knows
William B. Helmreich spent four years exploring New York City block by block, visiting virtually every neighborhood in every borough the best way you can — on foot.
Vermont Sail Freight Project sails into New York City
A sailboat, filled with local produce and other goods, sails from Vermont to New York City, delivering its Northeast Kingdom bounty along the way.
New York leads global cities in adopting LED bulbs
By 2017, the dull glow of New York City streetlights will be replaced by the bright white light of LED bulbs.
Designing a new water’s edge for the Upper East Side and Harlem
A community-organized panel discussion addresses tissues surrounding the redevelopment of the East River Esplanade.
How to move forward, one year after Sandy
Anniversary events and actions, hosted by Occupy Sandy and many others, are free and all are welcome.
Citywide, stronger business case for green buildings
The belief that business and the environment cannot thrive together is challenged by the success of several green residential developments in NYC.
Bloomberg to New Yorkers: Take the stairs!
Last month Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out what is likely to be his final healthy living initiative while in office: encouraging New Yorkers to take the stairs.