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.
New waterfront projects lead the way in mitigating the risks of climate change and building coastal resiliency.
The modest genius of bioswales, better protecting our harbor’s water through heavy rains.
Two new micro farm projects want to bring greens, and ideas, to underserved city blocks.
The barter site yerdle aims to “reduce the durable consumer goods we all need to buy by 25%.” Because about a quarter of the goods in a big box store can be easily reused and shared.
Can the sharing economy help solve global problems like climate change?
Eric Sanderson’s new interactive urban design website, Mannahatta2409.org, challenges users to see the natural landscape that is still possible within the city.
“To experience the river in such close proximity and juxtaposed with Manhattan’s skyscrapers is profound.”
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…
Pick up your free tree! In partnership with community organizations in Queens, NYRP is giving away trees. NYC residents can pick up free trees and…
Home solar power has been booming across the US. But here in New York City, how would one go about going solar? Solarize Brooklyn just guided 23 homes through the process.
As a potential Republican candidate for president, Governor Christie is on a short leash in terms of energy, transportation and climate policy.
A three-day national conference on bicycling grew from discussion with interns at Recycle-A-Bicycle.
The state of New York is known for its short season for growing fruits and vegetables. These past few months have been especially brutal…
The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is offering Food and Farming Journalism Fellowships in a new program established by Michael Pollan. Applications due 3/1/14.
P.S. 41 and partners are seeking support for the development of a green roof curriculum for school kids.
Pete Seeger launched the sloop Clearwater in 1969 to clean up the Hudson River. Join him and the rest of his crew as they help create the next generation of environmental leaders to preserve and protect our earth.