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Premium Content: Governors Island sees expansion of Harbor School, cementing its reputation as an environmental hub
November 12, 2024
On Thursday, Nov. 7, several New York City officials gathered to break ground on the expansion of the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School.
Premium Content: Forest for All NYC wants to build an urban forest by 2035
October 31, 2024
Forest for All NYC started in 2021 with a goal to expand New York City’s tree canopy up to 30% by 2035 while maintaining the city’s coverage.
Long-running fight over development near Botanic Garden may be over
November 13, 2024
The highly-contested rezoning of the 962-972 Franklin Ave. site in Crown Heights was passed by the City Council’s Subcommittee.
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New wildfires burn in US Northeast while bigger blazes rage out West
November 12, 2024
New wildfires burned Tuesday across the Northeast, adding to a series of blazes that have come amid very dry weather.
Premium Content: Keep climate in the election equation
October 31, 2024
Politics are more divided than ever and that means that everything, even whether or not you believe in climate change, is politicized.
These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
October 28, 2024
After years of work, a system of artificial reefs largely completed this summer could help soften the blow of future hurricanes.
Premium Content: Study reveals popularity, benefits of Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway
October 24, 2024
The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) this week released the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway User Study.
Brooklyn Bird Watch: Where Do the Birds Go During a Hurricane?
October 23, 2024
As a kid living in the country, I often wondered where the birds went during a prolonged downpour. Much later, especially after spending a lot
Premium Content: Brooklyn Bridge Park raises a record $1.75M at star-studded gala
October 18, 2024
Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) Conservancy hosted its annual Brooklyn Black Tie Ball at Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Premium Content: Park advocates challenge mayoral candidate Comptroller Brad Lander on proposed skate arena at Mount Prospect
October 15, 2024
Brooklyn climate and green space advocates made public today a written demand that NYC Comptroller and mayoral challenger Brad Lander.
Premium Content: Sustainable and flexible workspaces introduced at Domino Sugar Factory
October 10, 2024
Two companies at the cutting edge of creating solutions in the modern workplace have joined forces at the Refinery at Domino Sugar Factory.
Premium Content: Brooklyn College professor’s flood project showcased for Climate Week
October 4, 2024
Brooklyn College Professor Brett Branco launched FloodNet in 2022 to address flooding issues through a free online tool.
Premium Content: Sustainable Cities Summit at Borough Hall presents a path to a net-zero, sustainable and climate-friendly future
October 3, 2024
Last week, Brooklyn Borough Hall filled with local, national and global leaders in business and climate for a Sustainable Cities Summit.
Premium Content: NYC Sanitation and Dept. of Buildings come together to serve the community’s needs
October 3, 2024
An unlikely pairing hosted a community event at Assemblymember Lester Chang’s office: paper shredding and the DOB.
Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery Has a New Job: Protecting Brooklyn From Flooding
October 2, 2024
Massive tanks lie underneath a storage yard for trucks and lawn equipment — waiting to hold rainfall to avoid stressing area sewers.