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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?

New York City Transit unveiled a Bus Action Plan on Monday, April 23rd. The plan was described as a transformative vision to deliver the improvements that New Yorkers want.

The Mayor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 was just released, starting the next phase of negotiations between the Mayor’s Administration and City Council on the final budget. With ambitious goals set, it is imperative that the city’s budget reflects a concerted effort at realizing them.

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.

New York City is home to a massive urban canopy that provides enormous benefits beyond merely aesthetic appeal.

While we are pleased to see continued or increased funding for a wide range of environmental programs, we are disappointed that the budget fails to reflect our policy priorities including action to reduce single use bag waste, legislation requiring large generators of food waste to divert their food waste from landfills, the preservation of farmland, and reform of the 480-a forest tax abatement.