NYC journalism
City Limits Announces Three Additions to its Newsroom Staff
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Ese Olumhense, David Brand and Liz Donovan will join the nonprofit’s editorial team this spring covering government, housing and climate change.
climate change
Opinion: New York Can Commit to a Greener Earth by Passing the Climate and Community Investment Act
Kevin Parker |
‘Under the CCIA, there would be fees on air pollution emissions, in recognition of the negative externalities they produce. Such fees are profoundly fair: it is not so much a punitive tax as it is correcting for market distortions by incorporating the costs society incurs from air pollution.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Reinstate the Environmental Bond Act to Aid New York’s Recovery
Sonal Jessel and Daniel Ortega |
‘Building safe and healthy communities with clean air, clean water, good-paying jobs and access to nature must be the focus of our state’s climate plans. The $3 billion Environmental Bond Act can help pave the way.’
Election 2021
Policy Shop: Hate Crimes and Climate Change Get Attention from Candidates
Jarrett Murphy |
As of Monday, New York City is exactly three months out from the June 22 mayoral primary, with early voting even closer. In the past week, here are a few highlights of the policy conversation among candidates for mayor, comptroller and Manhattan district attorney.
Health and Environment
Opinion: Adopting a Clean Fuel Standard Will Clean New York’s Air
Trevor Summerfield |
‘In New York, the transportation sector alone is responsible for 36 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, and that number is growing.’
City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York
National Grid Wants to Divert Clean Energy Funds as Advocates Ditch Settlement Talks
Jarrett Murphy |
The utility has asked state regulators to rewrite an agreement forged in 2019 after Gov. Cuomo threatened to yank its license over a moratorium over natural gas hookups.
The Max & Murphy Show
Scott Stringer: Every Community Must Help With NYC Housing Crisis
Jarrett Murphy |
The comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate also discussed his promise for more frequent, round-the-clock transit service, his climate plan, policing and the state of the primary contest.
pension funds
Cops and Firefighters Aren’t Sold on Fossil-Fuel Divestment
Jarrett Murphy |
The two pension funds, which comprise about $63 billion in assets, don’t seem likely to follow the other retirement plans in abandoning oil and gas holdings.
2021 election
Max & Murphy on the Issues: Climate Change
Jarrett Murphy |
What should voters look for when would-be mayors start talking about carbon footprints and coastal resiliency?
Election 2021
Mayoral Hopefuls Issue Competing Climate Plans
Jarrett Murphy |
The early attention suggests a new urgency around climate resiliency eight years after Superstorm Sandy’s toll.
