Energy & Environment

Policy

New York’s war on plastic

Democratic lawmakers are pushing a wave of bills next session as the climate crisis worsens.

New York City

Policy

The pipeline war on Long Island isn’t really over

National Grid ended its gas hook-up moratorium, but the Williams pipeline could still get built.

New York State

Policy

New York’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil has begun, here’s what it could mean

The state alleges the oil company lied to the public about the risk climate change poses to the company.

New York State

Policy

How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment

Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.

New York City

Policy

On-demand helicopters prompt climate concerns

Climate activists thought car emissions were bad but these helicopters are another story.

New York State

Policy

New York’s climate change example

Four areas of progress that global leaders could learn about while they’re here for the UN Climate Summit.

New York City

Politics

Should NYC students be excused for Global Climate Strike?

Would they be allowed to cut school to rally for a non-progressive cause?

New York State

Policy

Will the Constitution Pipeline get built?

The fight over the controversial pipeline is heading for federal court.

New York City

Personality

How reliable is New York City’s power grid?

Lawmakers held a hearing on the July blackouts, but they’re still waiting for answers.

New York State

Policy

Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities

The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?