State of the Planet

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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.

Earth Month Graphic Collage: "Our Power, Our Planet - April 2025"

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • 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.