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WE ACT for Environmental Justice released its 2023 Extreme Heat Policy Agenda and launched a new Extreme Heat Coalition, both of which are designed to help address extreme heat, the deadliest impact of climate change. The agenda outlines specific programs and policies at the city, state, and federal levels aimed at addressing extremeContinue Reading

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Photo by Ruoyu Li on Unsplash Latest ‘Prep Talk’  Podcast Episode Highlights The Dangers Of Extreme Heat With warmer days signaling the beginning of the summer months, the New York City Emergency Management Department and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene encourage New Yorkers to beat the heat by knowing theContinue Reading

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A pair of Anomalocaris canadensis appendages. © Alison Daley New biomechanical research reveals that Anomalocaris canadensis was speedy, but not strong enough to crack trilobite shells Biomechanical studies on the arachnid-like front “legs” of an extinct apex predator show that the 2-foot (60-centimeter) marine animal Anomalocaris canadensis was likely much weaker than once assumed. One ofContinue Reading

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Photo: Julienne Schaer/The Trust for Governors Island The Living Lab on Governors Island, a key part of the Center for Climate Solutions, includes annual climate solutions challenge, educational field trips, and climate-focused community convening space The Trust for Governors Island announced today the launch of the Living Lab, a newContinue Reading

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Photo: NYC Parks / Malcolm Pinckney Parks and the blockbuster Broadway show join forces this summer to bring theater lovers and park enthusiasts together to care for NYC’s green spaces… because there’s no place like home! Sign up at nyc.gov/parks/Wicked  Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, and NYC Parks CommissionerContinue Reading

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Image by Sam Jotham Sutharson from Pixabay As of June 3, more than 13,150 street and park trees have been planted across the city already – a total of 14,900 trees are expected to be planted by end of fiscal year on June 30  Increase in tree planting tied to Parks’ expanded work to bring on additional M/WBE contractors for tree plantings  Focused plantings in heat vulnerableContinue Reading

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Photo: NYC Parks As Surgeon General releases report on the effects of loneliness post-COVID, new campaign encourages New Yorkers to get outside and build social connection by giving back to their City  More than 200,000 New Yorkers volunteer with Parks annually, new Parks plan aims to build on and exceed prior reach  NYCContinue Reading

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The World Surf League and its WSL One Ocean initiative are committed to protecting and preserving our one ocean. Credit: © WSL /  Sloane This World Ocean Day and every day, the World Surf League (WSL) and its WSL One Ocean initiative are committed to protecting and preserving our one ocean for generations toContinue Reading

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NY Green Bank Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Supporting Building Decarbonization, Clean Energy, Energy Storage, and Sustainable Transportation Investments Expected to Mobilize Up to $5.5 Billion and Reduce Emissions in Support of Nation-leading Climate Goals and an Equitable Clean Energy Transition Governor Kathy Hochul today announced NY Green Bank, a divisionContinue Reading