Beez in the trap?
From beekeeping to beewatching to sampling local honey, there are many ways to support urban agriculture and the worldwide bee population.
3,200 miles, powered by the sun
Two engineers plan to drive cross-country this summer on the power of the sun.
The society of young urbanists
The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) has been around since 1893, and since its inception has been working to make the City a more livable space.
A new entrance at the Botanical Garden // Una nueva eco-entrada en el Jardín Botánico
Remember the old entrance of the Botanical Garden in Brooklyn on Washington Avenue? Well, it changed. // Recuerdan la entrada antigua del Jardín Botánico el Brooklyn sobre la avenida Washington? Pues bueno, cambió.
Your coffee is also recyclable // El Café también se recicla
Dr. Bandosz and her colleagues have developed an air filter made from leftover coffee grounds that can absorb hydrogen sulfide gas—the chemical emitted by raw sewage.
Pathways in Technology High School
“For every student who comes to P-TECH, they’re going to be a great leader in the city, in another ten years–and we’re so proud of them. But it’s also about the whole economic development of New York City… ”
Battery Urban Farm changes landscapes and mindscapes
A mere stone’s throw from the 4/5 Bowling Green station is a small urban farm that yields herbs, vegetables and fertile soil from compost.
How to surveil yourself for (y)our own good
Though environmental standards have improved over the past decades, in these muggy days of early summer in New York the quality of our air and…
Learning Made Fun – Let the Festivities Begin
The World Science Festival kicks off at the end of this month so don’t forget to purchase tickets for one of the city’s most stimulating, multidisciplinary, and fun festivals of the year.
An art exhibit in Bedford Stuyvesant works to inspire change
A new exhibit at Skylight Gallery in Brooklyn is showing the work of 27 artists brought together on the theme of sustainability.
Digital puppets stalk kids in Queens
The New York Hall of Science is an oft overlooked gem of a children’s museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Queens. On display now —…
Life after the BMW Guggenheim Lab: First Street Green
First Street Green is showing signs of life: a day of music, dance and cultural readings this Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2:30-6:30pm.
How to Make Your Green Idea a Reality
Have a great green idea but don’t know how to secure the necessary funds? Check out GreenUnite, a new eco-friendly crowdfunding resource focused entirely on sustainable ideas and products.
Explore The History Of Your City With The Urban Memory Project
Founded in 2005 by educator Rebecca Krucoff and playwright Ain Gordon, the Urban Memory Project asks residents to explore the vital relationship between their personal…
Reclaimed Urban Space in the East Village
The East Village community has a new member – the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) is opening up in the historic C-Squat building’s storefront on Avenue C.
Super Bowl Sunday Goes Green
The 2012 Superbowl Committee made great strides in “greening” the biggest sporting event of the year, making an impact on the Indianapolis region and raising awareness about sustainability.
A Digital Tree for Times Square
In response to a contest organized by consulting firm PSFK and the Climate Reality Project, designers at Stark Design have proposed an interactive concept that…