Trump cuts threaten to make Queens’ flooding issues worse, pols say
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Another round of federal cuts from the Trump administration are threatening projects meant to mitigate one of Queens’ most notable issues – flooding.
Read MoreOpinion: Metropolitan Park is an environmental win for Queens
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“Queens deserves better than 50 acres of asphalt. We deserve a realistic solution based on facts. We deserve Metropolitan Park, and all the environmental solutions that come with it.”
Read MoreBorough prez visits Jamaica Bay, Botanical Garden to push new sustainability report
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“This is the blueprint, it's the beginning. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail – we've seen the impacts of climate change from Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Ida and basically the report is Queens’ response.”
Read MoreNRG spends $600K on high-powered lobbyists pushing Astoria power plant plan
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A new watchdog report highlights the payments to some of New York’s most powerful lobbying firms.
Read MoreBloomberg Gives Millions to Help St. Pete Reduce Emissions
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Bloomberg announced Thursday that St. Petersburg, Florida is the 20th U.S. city to be selected as part of Bloomberg's American Cities Climate Challenge initiative.
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CUNY Law Clinic’s Latest Graphic Novel Teaches FOIA to Teens
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The CUNY Schools of Law’s Center for Urban Environmental Reform (CUER) has introduced a new comic book designed to help teenagers learn about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The
Read MoreJamaica Bay Research Vessel Makes a Splash With Queens Kids
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The CUNY 1, an aluminum catamaran operated by the Science + Resilience Institute will give students the opportunity to get out of the classroom for a unique learning experience.
Read MoreCUNY Law Hosts Environmental Freedom of Information Workshop
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Amid of torrent of environmental disinformation and climate change denial, the CUNY School of Law will host a daylong event designed to help attorneys, journalists and other concerned citizens gain the truth about environmental degradation.
Read MoreFrom the Editors of EarthTalk Magazine: Dear EarthTalk
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Do environmental factors influence fall foliage colors?
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