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Opinion: Composting Should Be Mandatory in New York City
Composting is good for the planet, and it can be profitable. New Yorkers should be required to separate compostable materials along with recycling.
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Build Back Better and American Climate Leadership
If we, once again, kick the “climate can” down the road, we should be prepared for the road to be flooded, washed away, covered in debris, and possibly surrounded by burning forests.
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You Can Help Protect a Fish Species That Is Vital to Oceanic Ecosystems
Menhaden are used to make fish oil and fishmeal, but are harvested unsustainably. Fortunately, there are many alternatives at the grocery store.
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Beyond ‘Youthwashing’: How to Make Youth Representation at COP Meetings More Impactful
A student reflects on how far young people have come toward influencing the UN climate negotiations, and what needs to happen next.
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Climate Words and Climate Deeds
With the U.N. Conference of Parties (COP26) starting in full swing last week, the world was filled with news from the climate industry’s biggest trade show.
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Charging Forward: An Open Letter To The Next Mayor of New York City
In order to expand the use of electric vehicles, Mayor Eric Adams must democratize access to charging stations.
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You Can’t Run From Climate Change, but That’s Not a Bad Thing
An intergenerational conversation about living with climate change and its impacts.
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Vaccination, Freedom and Responsibility
We need to exercise our freedoms with a sense of responsibility, mindful of our obligations to our neighbors, our nation, and the world.
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Hurricane Ida’s Silver Lining: A Chance at Vital NYC Housing Reform
The storm revealed a new piece in the City’s growing climate puzzle: the need to address its network of illegitimate basement apartments.