Studying climate change in Central Park
To a New Yorker, trying to explain the value of Central Park is a bit like trying to explain the value of the air we breathe, but a Columbia report makes a more practical list of the park’s many benefits.
The business case for fast action on climate
This morning the Risky Business project released, “A Climate Risk Assessment For the United States.” The group formed to evaluate the economic risks of climate change in the United States and found that they are both immediate and immense.
The world slackline championship comes to Central Park
City Atlas attended the Adventures NYC 10 Year Anniversary Weekend in Central Park, where there was kayaking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and more.
The White Roof Project’s Mega Efficiency Party
The White Roof Project, along with Green Drinks NYC and Solar One, hosted a Mega Efficiency Party this past Tuesday evening in an effort to showcase several NYC based organizations’ energy efficiency products and tips.
Seeking individual responsibility, Part 2: Balance
Some advocates aren’t waiting for regulations to change their behavior, and are doing it themselves.
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.
The power of local governments to plan for climate change
In a country where the president has been forced to work around Congress on climate strategy, the onus may be on local governments to take the challenge of long-term climate planning into their own hands. And local governments around the U.S. and the globe seem to be attempting just that, according to the results of the Urban Climate Change Governance Survey.
Is New York sustainable for artists?
It’s graduation season and many graduating art majors are choosing between running towards or away from New York City. Whether staying or leaving, the young artists we interviewed all seem to agree that New York’s mecca-like quality is related to its human capital.
Guide to NYC Greenmarkets
Summer is a great time to get local food in the city, because in a while, all of the city’s Greenmarkets will be open. This guide lists all of the Greenmarkets in the city.
Vacant lots into community gardens: a profile of 596 Acres
596 Acres seeks to turn the abundance of vacant lots in New York City into opportunity. Its mission is to help make unused land in the city accessible and to help transform it into “community resources,” usually gardens.
Bike-lovers united
Have wheels, will travel—carbon-free! This past Sunday, New York City’s Bike Jumble was teeming with bicycles and bicyclists alike
An alternative to cap and trade for the Clean Power Plan
Tomorrow Obama will announce a new plan to reduce greenhouse gases. One way that states might meet their expected emission limits is to implement fee-and-dividend policies.
Seeking individual responsibility, Part I: Prioritize
New technology won’t be ready fast enough to solve climate change. We also need to reduce our individual demand for energy.
Bob Inglis: can one man restart our climate politics?
Progress on climate change in the U.S. is paralyzed by the now-historic level of polarization between Republicans and Democrats, and by the way overt…
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?
Your personal free summer concert menu
Because what could be better than an outdoor summer concert? A free one, of course. Save money, soak up vitamin D, spend time with friends,…
Which NYC beach suits you best? 哪款纽约海滩最适合你？
Summer in NYC is nothing without trips to the beach. Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of beach season in New York City.
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.