They will stay in the city until June 20th. After that, they continue their journey which will end in Norway. Continue reading
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June 14, 2013
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How New York City plans to survive the next storm
The Building Resiliency Task Force presented a report to New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg on ways the city should adapt to better handle the next superstorm. Continue reading
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NYC announces flood protection plans
Mayor Bloomberg said New York City has plans to “battle against climate change.” Continue reading
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Which country is suddenly crazy for bicycles?
No, New York City is not a country. But there’s a place where bikes outsold cars last year, and a return to roots means a big boost in bike sales. Continue reading
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New York City’s textile recycling program reaches 1 million pound mark
Re-fashioNYC, which recycled used cloths and fabric, had collected 1 million pounds of donations. Continue reading
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Chicago previews Divvy bike sharing program, launch planned for June
New York City isn’t the only city getting a new bike-sharing program. Chicago is also getting close to launching its Divvy bike-share, with memberships already on sale and the official public opening currently planned for mid to late June. Continue reading
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More free books! Little Free Library pops up in New York City
Looking like a submarine or one of those famed rooftop water tanks, a small, communal repository of books is making its debut in New York City. Continue reading
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Video from Citibike’s debut in New York City
New York finally joins the rank of cities like Hangzhou, Paris, Montréal, etc. Continue reading
May 20, 2013
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New York City struggles with plastic bag waste
The New York Times’ Elisabeth Rosenthal reports that New York spends “$10 million annually to send 100,000 tons of plastic bags that are tossed in the general trash to landfills in South Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.” Continue reading
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Solar Impulse: Flying from San Francisco to New York City in a solar plane
The ultimate goal of the Solar Impulse sun-powered plane is to fly around the globe powered by only the sun’s rays. But before you can run, you have to crawl and then walk… Continue reading
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Study finds mice in New York City are evolving
Cancel your expedition to the Galapagos; evidence of evolution may be closer to home than you thought. Continue reading
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Photographer documents tree damage following Superstorm Sandy
Photographer Brett Essler put together a photo essay documenting the extensive damage caused to trees in New York City during Superstorm Sandy. Continue reading
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Facebook interests could help predict, track and map obesity
The higher the percentage of people in a city, town or neighborhood with Facebook interests suggesting a healthy, active lifestyle, the lower that area’s obesity rate. At the same time, areas with a large percentage of Facebook users with television-re… Continue reading
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The microbes you inhale on the New York City subway
The microbial population in the air of the New York City subway system is nearly identical to that of ambient air on the city streets. This research establishes an important baseline, should it become necessary to monitor the subway’s air for dispersal… Continue reading
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New York City launches LEAF taxi pilot program, wants 1/3 electric taxis by 2020
New York City Michael Bloomberg and Nissan have picked Earth Day to launch a new pilot program that will put 6 Nissan LEAF electric cars into service as taxis. Continue reading
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Superstorm Sandy shook the U.S., literally
When superstorm Sandy turned and took aim at New York City and Long Island last October, ocean waves hitting each other and the shore rattled the seafloor and much of the United States – shaking detected by seismometers across the country, researchers found. Continue reading
April 16, 2013
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Upcycled quirk: Bow ties crafted with LEGOs & Scrabble pieces
Certainly not made for the humorless, these fantastically geeky bow ties out of New York City are gaining attention. Continue reading
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New York City’s Citibike bike-share starts selling annual memberships for $95
It took a while, but New York City’s bike-sharing program is finally getting close to launching. Continue reading
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New York City testing sterilization for rat control
Caroline Winter at Bloomberg Businessweek reports on a new campaign aimed at controlling the rat population in New York City. Continue reading
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Multi-purpose NYC bookstore recycles materials to maximize tiny space (Video)
With help from design firm LOT-EK, this specialized bookstore in New York City makes the most out of a small space in ingenious ways. Continue reading
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