Latest News: New York City

After receiving the New York State Bar Association's award for environmental achievement, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli took to the podium to remind the public why he earned the honors.

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will be a huge boon to the fight against climate change. But it's a bit complex so we wanted to take a moment to explain it in greater depth. The move will pave the way for regional energy markets to maximize efficiency in electricity consumption at peak times.

With the Flint water crisis raging, there's a silent epidemic in our own midst. According to an article by Vox, urban environments face immense, unchecked levels of lead - including here in New York.

The MillionTrees NYC Project, started in 2007 by Michael Bloomberg and Bette Midler, has concluded its efforts to bring the city into the forefront of the fight against climate change. While the ceremony for the final tree planting needed to be rescheduled, the results of the program remain evident throughout the five boroughs.

NYC's Building Healthy Communities initiative has had a tangible impact in Brooklyn. For the past two years, a one-acre farm hosted by Red Hook Houses has supplied the community with nutrition, income, work experience and an overall healthier outlook.

Mayor Bill de Blasio continued his push for a cleaner New York this week with his announcement of the NYC Clean Fleet. Composed of 2,000 electric-powered vehicles, the fleet will move the city closer to the goals laid out in de Blasio’s ambitious OneNYC Plan.