NYC’s roofs are getting a sustainable makeover
It's been two months since New York's Sustainable Roof Laws, part of the Climate Mobilization Act, took effect. Now architects and officials must decide: Are...
The Sea Wall That Trump Calls ‘Foolish’
When Hurricane Sandy hit New York in 2012, homes in Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn were destroyed. Lower Manhattan was flooded and thrown into darkness....
The Politics and Cost of Adapting to Climate Change in New York City
It’s not clear what might place climate adaptation on our national agenda, but it’s less costly to anticipate and avoid disaster than recover from it....
The $119 Billion Sea Wall That Could Defend New York … or Not
Picture a storm charging toward New York City, pushing a surge of seawater like the one that flooded the region during Hurricane Sandy. But this...
Is NYC Actually Recycling and Composting Its Waste?
Each year, businesses and homes in New York City generate millions of tons of trash. Danielle Muoio, City Hall reporter for POLITICO New York, breaks...
New York City Spends Billions on Flood Protection
In 2012, Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on New York City's transportation system. Storm surge pushed a flood of seawater into vehicle tunnels, railyards, ferry terminals,...
Moving Toward Sustainable Energy in New York City
It is the leadership that we are seeing from New York’s government and institutions today that will help ensure that the cost structure of New...
Water Management and Sustainability in New York City
The final Speaker Series talk of the semester detailed how NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection manages the city’s various water resources, ranging from drinking water...