New York City
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Study Links NYC Congestion Pricing Policy to Cleaner Air In Lower Manhattan
One year after NYC launched its congestion pricing policy, fine particulate pollution inside Manhattan’s congestion relief zone was 13 percent lower, according to a new analysis.
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Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?
The Coney Island Creek dune planting project started in 2021, with the goal of increasing coastal resilience and giving community members hands-on experience protecting their environment.
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How Congestion Pricing Will Benefit New York City
Congestion pricing is already delivering results, but what can New Yorkers expect in the months to come?
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Reviving Nature in the City: Lessons From Urban Green Space Restoration
MPA-ESP students took field trips to Pelham Bay Park and Shirley Chisholm State Park to learn more about the importance of preserving urban green spaces.
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Urban Ecology in Action: Field Lessons From Randall’s Island to Bronx Park East
On a field trip to Randall’s Island, River Park and Bronx Park East, MPA-ESP students saw first-hand the complex balance needed to maintain and restore natural environments within a dynamic urban setting.
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Highlights from “Climate and Environmental Justice in Harlem”
On August 7, a diverse group of practitioners and community leaders gathered to discuss environmental justice in Harlem and other historically disadvantaged communities.
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Planting Some Tree Species May Worsen, Not Improve, NYC Air, Says New Study
New York is planting large numbers of trees in order to improve the city’s livability. But emissions from some species interact with tailpipe and building pollutants to form smog.
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Strengthening Community Ties: Insights From a Climate Knowledge Exchange on Campus
In a workshop focused on community engagement for flood planning in NYC, attendees discussed engagement strategies for resilience planning and effective strategies to empower communities.
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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.
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