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Using Technology for Development in NYC
Very little has been discussed on how information and communication technologies can provide opportunity to middle and lower-income citizens in developed countries and cities, such as New York City and its five boroughs. New data released by the Census Bureau shows that even as the recession has ended, the city’s poverty rate continues to increase…
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Con Ed Agrees to Climate Change Plan
In a groundbreaking agreement, Consolidated Edison, one of New York’s major utility companies, will incorporate plans to protect the power system from the effects of climate change as part of a new multi-year rate plan.
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Keeping our Freshwater Fresh: Ecosystem Management Tools
We have been harming our hard-earned water resources; is it too late to clean up our act? With the help of the nine principles of ecology we can work towards effectively and sustainably managing these ecosystems, which will help us preserve the quality of New York’s freshwater resources and maintain our high quality drinking water.
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Map: Where Are the Trashiest New Yorkers?
No, not that kind of trashy – we’re talking here about what New York City neighborhoods produce the most municipal solid waste per person.
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Author Elizabeth Kolbert Coming to Class
Author Elizabeth Kolbert, who writes about nature and the environment for The New Yorker, will talk about her new book, “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History,” at a special class on Feb. 10 at Columbia University.
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Why Do We Run Hot and Cold on Climate Change?
People’s views on climate seem easily swayed, or in some cases manipulated, by daily weather. In a new study, researchers drilled into what goes on in people’s minds when they respond to these smaller-scale stimuli.
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Is Sustainability Sustainable in a Post-Bloomberg NYC?
With the end of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s tenure drawing near, many are speculating which of his policies will survive the next administration. New York City’s comprehensive environmental plan, PlaNYC 2030: A Greener, Greater New York, has been championed politically by Bloomberg, but is grounded in science and data, and performance management. It has demonstrated progress,…
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Mayor-Elect Bill de Blasio Calls for New Early Childhood Development Programs in NYC
Top experts convene at the NYC Summit on Children at Columbia University
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Riding for Climate with Mom and Mr. Shark
Katy Mixter will ride with “Mr. Shark” on her handlebars, the result of a $75 donation from her boss. Pamela Quinlan is joining the 300-mile Climate Ride to mark her 30th birthday. Jennifer Hurford will ride beside her mother.
