CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: New Yorkers Have the Power to Stop Climate Change
Monica Weiss |
‘Here are just a few of the steps the average New Yorker can take that will reduce CO2 emissions and get us on the path to Drawdown.’
activism
CityViews: NYC’s Youth March to Sound the Alarm on Climate Change
Ilana Cohen and Amy Torres |
‘We betray our values by neglecting the global and pervasive threat climate change poses to humanity.’
Brooklyn
CityViews: Act Now to Prevent Heat Deaths and Build a Greener Gowanus
Michelle de la Uz |
‘The proposed rezoning of Gowanus presents an unprecedented opportunity to tackle the urban heat island effect, saving lives while creating a more equitable and sustainable community.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: Resistance to Climate Change Finds its Voice at Hearing on Clean Power Plan
Heather Leibowitz |
‘New Yorkers want action to fight climate change. They want less pollution and more clean energy. That conclusion came through loud and clear this week at the People’s Hearing on the Repeal of the Clean Power Plan.’
Health and Environment
State’s Mixed Energy Message an Issue in Fight Over Upstate Pipeline
Noah Goldberg |
Advocates are hoping the presence of an eagle’s nest will provide a last-ditch way to stop an Orange County natural-gas pipeline. But what’s really at stake is NY’s ability to meet Gov. Cuomo’s clean-energy goals.
Campaign 2017: The Policy Shop
On the Environment, De Blasio Defied Expectations with Bold Goals, but Now Must Deliver
Jarrett Murphy |
A mayor who was not known for environmental advocacy when he took office has set ambitious goals for carbon reduction, zero waste and air quality. Advocates hope he’ll turn more of those plans into reality if he’s re-elected.
Uncategorized
Retreat or Build Out? NYC’s Post-Sandy Development Dilemma
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
With some exceptions, the city’s strategy has been to allow, and sometimes encourage, development in flood-risk areas along with new resiliency measures.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: Others Must Learn the Lessons Superstorm Sandy Taught New York
Judi Kende and Laurie Schoeman |
‘Five years in, New York still has work to do before the region can claim to be truly resilient or able to withstand a major hurricane or weather event. But we have learned so much about resilient design, and other cities can in turn learn from us.’
affordability
Environmental Concerns Mix With Housing Worries in Debate Over Gowanus Rezoning
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
There’s little doubt that the neighborhood needs to be protected from rising seas. There is concern, however, about what kind of community will be shielded by the storm barriers.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: City’s Solar Plan Needs Labor Focus
Mark Treyger and Daisy Chung |
What New Yorkers need is a climate plan that establishes high quality job standards and a strong workforce development system.
