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New York can require fuel suppliers to reduce their emissions through an innovative program known as a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).

On January 7th, Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his 2020 State of the State address, laying out his biggest priorities for this year’s legislative session and budget. There was plenty of good news for the environment even though the state is facing fiscal challenges.

Up to a certain point, rooftop solar benefits everyone – homeowners who have it save money and we get fewer greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner air. But two problems emerge when rooftop solar clears a certain threshold.

As we adjust to a new normal of more severe storms, more frequent droughts, and more flooding, we will have to be flexible about how – and where – we live our lives. One strategy we’ll need to adopt is called “managed retreat” – and unfortunately we’re not managing it very well right now.

There is a growing bipartisan consensus that a carbon tax could be the most effective way to immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions. What could this mean for New York State?

Governor Cuomo celebrated Earth Day this year by announcing legislation to ban plastic carryout bags across New York State. But will a plastic bag ban on its own solve our problem?

The challenges facing the Tri-State Area’s rail systems are legion and the Regional Plan Association's proposal for a Trans-Regional Express system solves all of these problems over a thirty-year timeline.

The Trump Administration has been notably unenthusiastic about offshore wind, but last week it appeared that that could finally be starting to change.