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  • Congestion Pricing is Nearly Here

    Congestion Pricing is Nearly Here

    It is indeed ironic that Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis from Staten Island, and Democratic Representative Josh Gottheimer from New Jersey all share intense opposition to congestion pricing south of 60th street in Manhattan.

  • Data Dive: NYC Traffic Trends, Street Safety and Public Health

    Data Dive: NYC Traffic Trends, Street Safety and Public Health

    Professor Peter Muennig discusses the state of New York City’s streets, and what could be done to make them safer.

  • The End of Traffic: Goals of an Ecopreneur

    The End of Traffic: Goals of an Ecopreneur

    Savraj Singh Danjal, an ecopreneur based in New Jersey, has some practical solutions for your home energy bill — and for traffic, congestion, your view of the night sky, and how to keep your coffee warm.

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AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More

  • Congestion Pricing is Nearly Here

    Congestion Pricing is Nearly Here

    It is indeed ironic that Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis from Staten Island, and Democratic Representative Josh Gottheimer from New Jersey all share intense opposition to congestion pricing south of 60th street in Manhattan.

  • Data Dive: NYC Traffic Trends, Street Safety and Public Health

    Data Dive: NYC Traffic Trends, Street Safety and Public Health

    Professor Peter Muennig discusses the state of New York City’s streets, and what could be done to make them safer.

  • The End of Traffic: Goals of an Ecopreneur

    The End of Traffic: Goals of an Ecopreneur

    Savraj Singh Danjal, an ecopreneur based in New Jersey, has some practical solutions for your home energy bill — and for traffic, congestion, your view of the night sky, and how to keep your coffee warm.