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.
Reimagining the city’s edge
New waterfront projects lead the way in mitigating the risks of climate change and building coastal resiliency.
DEP’s Green Infrastructure Plan
The modest genius of bioswales, better protecting our harbor’s water through heavy rains.
New programs challenge urban food deserts
Two new micro farm projects want to bring greens, and ideas, to underserved city blocks.
An interview with yerdle’s Carl Tashian
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.
An introduction to the sharing economy
Can the sharing economy help solve global problems like climate change?
Looking deep into the future of Manhattan
Eric Sanderson’s new interactive urban design website, Mannahatta2409.org, challenges users to see the natural landscape that is still possible within the city.
Exploring the archipelago of New York City by canoe and kayak
“To experience the river in such close proximity and juxtaposed with Manhattan’s skyscrapers is profound.”
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…
Spring 2014 tree giveaways have begun
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…
Solar power comes to Brooklyn
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.