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Feb. 20, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Fossil fuel-emitting cruise ships would have to walk the plank and abandon New York City ports unless they plug into clean shore power for energy, should a bill in the City Council become law.
Feb. 20, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Fossil fuel-emitting cruise ships would have to walk the plank and abandon New York City ports unless they plug into clean shore power for energy, should a bill in the City Council become law.
Jan. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The city will invest $100 million in a new Climate Innovation Hub at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Mayor Eric Adams announced during his State of the City address on Wednesday.
Oct. 5, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York City Council Member Lincoln Restler has introduced a new legislative package aimed to improve air quality for New Yorkers and notify them during air quality-related emergencies.
Sep. 21, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York City’s Department of Sanitation is set to roll out curbside compost pick-up to all households in all five boroughs over the next 15 months, and they’re starting right here in Brooklyn.
Apr. 17, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
It’s been just over a year since the Meeker Avenue Plume in Greenpoint was added to the federal Superfund list, and the community is preparing to form a Community Advisory Group that will help guide federal and state officials as they plan and execute the eventual cleanup effort.
Mar. 17, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
A local nonprofit is helping to green-up Brooklyn by distributing hundreds of trees throughout the borough.