Most Polluted Then, Most Polluted Now
The most air-polluted US communities in 1981 are likely still the most polluted today when it comes to health-risking fine particles
July 31, 2020
Heat Pumps Are Electrifying
Will the goal of climate-friendly buildings be best served by installing electric pumps that both heat + provide hot water
July 30, 2020
A City That Doesn't Love Its Greenway
We sent our intern out into the 95-degree heat for this Eyes on the Street story on the useless East Side Greenway — so get somewhere cool and read it! https://t.co/IskOSQ1Ib3
— Streetsblog New York (@StreetsblogNYC) July 30, 2020
Help Wanted: Senior Associate, Projects
The Building Energy Exchange (BE-EX) is searching for a Senior Associate, Projects
EV's On The Move
Price parity predicted for electric cars compared to gas-powered vehicles by 2025, as electric trucks + agricultural equipment start advancing
Bangladesh: Cyclones, Floods, Poverty
With 25% of the nation flooded, Bangladeshis suffer from weird weather + climate conditions not of their making
July 29, 2020
A Philadelphia Story: Fighting Back Against Killer Pollution
Killer pollution literally took the lives of black residents of a Philadelphia neighborhood until they took up the fight of their lives
Local Law 84 Reporting Still Required, Letter Grades Next
Due to the pandemic, NYC has delayed, but not postposed, the date for filing 2019 building energy benchmark reports. Coming soon, Energy efficiency letter grades
The All-Electric Future's On The Way
In 2022, California will require new home construction to be all-electric. What does this mean for utilities?
Climate/Race Intersectionality
The path to successful climate action runs through the path to racial justice, Rhiana Gunn-Wright
July 28, 2020
NY Botanic Garden Reopens
With its acres of lush greenery, the NY Botanic garden re-opens on July 28. Face coverings + social distancing a must, of course
NYC's Unmanaged Climate Retreat
Sea level rise + a variety urban policy failures are making mincemeat of NYC's plan to Build It Back post Superstorm Sandy, now 8 years in the past
If Biden Wins The Election...
...he should rejoin the Paris Climate Accord, but that's just the beginning. What else is climate critical at at the global scale?
Loving Parks To Death
A sliver lining of the pandemic, New Yorkers explore more of their parks + nature spaces, the downside is visitor numbers rise as maintenance funding plummets
July 27, 2020
Ain't It The Truth
Yes! More of this, enviros. Much more!
— Gernot Wagner (@GernotWagner) July 27, 2020
The Census matters, and voting rights, and the filibuster, and all the other raw power stuff that feels uncomfortable because, well, the pro-social side typically isn't in it for raw power. But yes, it matters! A lothttps://t.co/z7QKWLBTZt pic.twitter.com/rHjSzh3fgT
Trump Makes Green New Deal A Campaign Punching Bag
Punch back. Organize. Vote.
Psst, NY Has A Green Bond Act On The Ballot
Just in case you thought there was only one important item on the ballot this November, here's a second item, a NY State $3 billion environmental bond act
July 24, 2020
Cheering For Splitsville
Why are Big Greens calling for Big Techs to end their romance with Big Fossils?
The Brooklyn Bridge Make-Over
By July 30, cast your vote for the best Brooklyn Bridge post COVID walkway re-design in the Van Allen Institute competition
No What We Signed On For
Thanks to climate change, NYC, after years of being considered a humid continental climate, now sits within the humid subtropical climate zone; New species are thriving in the area, while those more associated with New England are slowly vanishing. https://t.co/RHmXx0W8Zw
— NYT Climate (@nytclimate) July 24, 2020
July 23, 2020
Post-COVID: Build Cities Back Better
Bold, broad ideas to advance green innovations for building back US cities post-COVID, it's not just about the money, it's how it gets invested
Guatamala: Climate Migration Now, Other Places Soon
While projections for 2070 climate migration are terrifying, climate displacement has already started in nations like Guatamala
July 22, 2020
Australia: Student Sues Government Over Risky Climate Conduct
Australian courts will have the chance to rule whether the government put investors at risk by failing to disclose its own climate-risky behavior
Executive Path To Advance EJ Goals
There's a lot a President can do to advance racial + environmental justice, even absent federal legislation. Find out more
Labor Cheers A Greener NY
Organized labor supports Governor Cuomo's announcement of big investment in offshore wind infrastructure + a big renewable energy solicitation for NY
Tech Giants Have To Do More Than Plant Trees
Apple, Mircrosoft, Facebook + Amazon are making various promises about going carbon neutral, should you take any of them seriously?
July 21, 2020
Profile: Jamie Margolin
18-year old Jamie Margolin is a prime mover of Zero Hour, a nation-wide climate action mobilizing youth group
Said It Before, Say It Again
This past week Biden gave a major speech about his plan to put fighting #ClimateChange at the center of America's post-Covid recovery.
— Dr. Genevieve Guenther (@DoctorVive) July 19, 2020
Foolishly I assumed that the Sunday shows would have discussed this speech today.
How stupid of me. They didn't even mention it.
THREAD pic.twitter.com/f9JLWrK2NU
July 20, 2020
Let's Not Cook Ourselves
Unless air conditioning get doable upgrades, today's models will heat up the climate crisis
Boosting Park Access Equity
On re-opening, Governors Island plans on becoming a greater resources for New Yorkers who most need parks + open space. A great start, but nowhere near enough
Focus: Environmental Justice Now
News about the fight against environmental racism, for climate action around the nation + against the Trump Administration's pushback
Bus Drivers Face Maskless Risk
Over500 NYC bus drivers have been threatened by riders who refused to don face coverings
Quote Of The Day/Week/Month/Year/Decade
We can all learn a thing or two from @GretaThunberg: “Doing our best is no longer good enough. We must now do the seemingly impossible. And that is up to you and me. Because no one else will do it for us.” https://t.co/Y55hxFHd5M
— Climate Reality (@ClimateReality) July 20, 2020
July 17, 2020
Paris. Yes. London. Yes. NYC. No
London and Paris are going to continue to run laps around NYC, high-fiving their way to a more sustainable transport future. https://t.co/Q2tzFQ7dwR
— Mike Lydon (@MikeLydon) July 16, 2020
Scooter Violations Soar
1,000 Revel scooter renters in the NY area had their privileges suspended over the last month for safety violations
Cash For Coal Clunkers
Instead of long-term "capacity payments" to prop up coal burning power plants, spend that money now to buy them out + shut them down
NY OK's $700 M for EV Recharge Network
NY electric utility regulators approve $700 million to prepare for a network of 55,000 EV recharging stations around the state
Obituary: David Kaiser
Scion of the Rockefeller family + bold climate challenger of Exxon, David Kaiser dies at 50
July 16, 2020
Meet Oil and Gas Pipeline Projects' Nemesis
Book Review: Apocalypse Never
Author Michael Shellenberger claims environmental problems can be eliminated by just pursuing aggressive economic growth, simple technological advances + increased tapping of abundant natural resources. Um. No.
July 15, 2020
Decongestion Delay
The federal government holds up the roll-out of — and revenue from — NYC's congestion pricing program by at least a year
Potent Greenhouse Gas Levels Grow
July 14, 2020
Making Subways Virus-Safe
What are the top ideas for making subway riders COVID-19-safe beyond daily car disinfections?
NYC's Green Programs Bleed Out In Budget
NYC's new budget does a hatchet job on environmental programs, including plans to cut car use + expand bus lanes
Greening A Greenwich Village History Map
Explore women's, African American's, social justice + LGBT history of Greenwich Village. Now, suggest map locations for eco-activists + their history
Energy Insecurity Accelerants
Economic devastation caused by the pandemic, combined with summer heat waves, puts people in danger of heat-illness when utilities shut off power due to unpaid bills
Deep Greening
Why work from home when you can work in a climate-smart green office building that's providing extra eco-benefits?
More Mobility For People
Disappearance of car traffic has also laid bare the gross inequality of mobility in cities. Somehow cars are the only ones who can move with abandon while everyone else is asked to sacrifice safety, convenience, time. Returning to this will be an epic policy failure of cities. https://t.co/Rx3P3Zcr8P
— Ya-Ting Liu (@yating_liu) April 18, 2020
July 13, 2020
Mind The Gap
A gap gaping hole on climate change is illustrated in this dialog between an 18 year-old climate activist and a 68 year old GOP Governor
July 11, 2020
Forecast: Sunny And Sweet
What makes a great eco-pair? Solar panels in fields of pollinator friendly plants
July 10, 2020
Paris Climate Agreement: Falling Far Short
Nations falling far short of meeting their Paris climate commitments, upping risk of breaching tolerable temperature increases
AOC Tweets
Today the 6 Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces are unveiling final language.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 8, 2020
The Climate Task Force accomplished a great deal. It was an honor to serve as co-chair w/ Sec. @JohnKerry.
Among the notable gains: we shaved *15 years* off Biden’s previous target for 100% clean energy. https://t.co/pnLj7uufeg
July 09, 2020
Move Over Cars, Make Way For Bikes
A passionate plea for making NY a biking city + putting cars in the rear view mirror
July 08, 2020
Peak Money
What are 'peaker' power plants + why are New Yorkers paying so much -- in money + environmental health -- to have them run as little as 90 hours a year?
Making History
“This is the first time in human history our planet’s atmosphere has had more than 417ppm CO₂."
— Paul Dawson (@PaulEDawson) July 8, 2020
“Not just in recorded history, not just since the invention of agriculture 10,000 years ago."
"Since before modern humans existed millions of years ago." https://t.co/iimar9JbJU
Science At Work: Snow Melt + Mega-Droughts
Why climate signals worry scientists about snow melt data +and mega-droughts in Colorado
July 07, 2020
Reinventing Our Streets - Paused
A study about how to boost buses + bikes on NYC streets loses out in NYC's pandemic-starved budget
Good News Here
Good climate energy news, more than just one item!
July 06, 2020
The Alps: Think Pink
A type of algae that turns Alpine snows pink could hasten climate-linked glacial melting
VW Penalty To Fund Clean Trucks
NYC to dedicate $9.8 million from the Volkswagen emissions cheating settlement to encourage private sector purchases of electric or other clean fuel trucks
When Climate Denial Fails, Some Try Delay
NEW - Guest post: How ‘discourses of delay’ are used to slow climate action | @lamb_wf @jksteinberger @giulio_mattioli @MCC_Berlin https://t.co/vjvAyKolue pic.twitter.com/TkyIJrjWUy
— Carbon Brief (@CarbonBrief) July 6, 2020
Bus Boom
With pandemic bus ridership surging past subway ridership, is this a new mass transit modality morning?
July 03, 2020
Biking - Beyond The Spin Cycle
What would it take to make NYC's pandemic bike boomlet into a mainstream transit choice?
July 02, 2020
Can't Have One Without The Other
True or false? Successful climate protection + obtaining social justice are inseparable
Linear's Not Enough
To avoid the climate crisis, renewable energy growth has to be beyond linear, it has to be exponential
MappIng And Noshing
Looking for some outdoor dining options in NYC? Here's a map
Antarctica: Hotter, Faster
Over the last 3 decades, Antarctica has warmed at three-times the average global rate
Lunar Special
Something to look forward to! A "buck moon" lunar eclipse Saturday night! Starting around 11:00pm EDT (NYC time), ends around 2:00am EDT - best time to view - around midnight - 12:30EDT: https://t.co/scRg1BZ0Wf
— kristen richards (@ArchNewsNow) July 2, 2020