With CoolNYC’s smart AC system, window air conditioner units can be managed efficiently and remotely, right from a smartphone. Continue reading
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Tag Archives: New Yorkers
November 2, 2012
by Margaret Brown
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One Very Heartfelt Thank You to Mayor Michael Bloomberg!
Margaret Brown, Legal Fellow, Urban Program, New York
We are in the fourth post-Sandy day here in New York City, and I think it is safe to say we’re short on transportation services and long on NYC pride. Much of mine is directed… Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 23, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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The compelling story of the bungalows of Rockaway
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
New York City’s Rockaway peninsula, a onetime resort cluster of oceanfront communities in the Borough of Queens, once contained over 7,000 bungalows, “the vacation… Continue reading
July 2, 2012
by Frances Beinecke
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New York Must Finish Its Study of Fracking’s Dangers Before Any Decisions Are Made
Frances Beinecke, President of NRDC, New York City
According to a recently leaked report, New York officials may allow fracking for natural gas in designated communities across the state. As reported, the plan would permit fracking in p… Continue reading
June 18, 2012
by Pierre Bull
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New York Solar Reaches a Critical Juncture
Pierre Bull, Policy Analyst, Air & Energy, New York City
The time is now to put New York on the path to a cleaner energy future. A clear ‘supermajority’ – 8 out of 10 New Yorkers – strongly support the grow… Continue reading
March 29, 2012
by Kate Sinding
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Report: NY e-waste law has mixed success across the state in its first year
Kate Sinding, Senior Attorney, New York City
One year after the state passed what is considered to be among the nation’s most progressive laws to help consumers recycle old electronics for free, a report assessing initial progress… Continue reading
October 27, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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New data confirm European transportation habits are much greener than those in US cities
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
It is no secret that the United States is one of the most car-dependent cultures in the world. In data from 17 countries published by The National Geographic… Continue reading
August 5, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Photos: NRDC New York Visits Urban Farms
Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York The last thing the world needs is another blog about local food.
But hold on.
Today’s entry isn’t about the food itself. It’s about warehouse roof… Continue reading
May 26, 2011
by Rich Kassel
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New Yorkers Save $700/year at the Pump, Thanks to Smart Transportation Policies
Rich Kassel, Senior Attorney and Director, Clean Fuels and Vehicles Project, New York City The average New York driver saves more than $700 per year in gas, compared to the average driver in Mississippi.
Given what gas costs around here, that st… Continue reading
May 25, 2011
by Recycling
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A New York Debut for Textile Recycling
The goal is to capture most of the 200,000 tons of textile and apparel materials that New Yorkers throw away each year but that could be reused instead, reducing the city’s garbage disposal costs. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 23, 2011
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The Battery Law You Should Know About
Throwing away rechargeable batteries is illegal in some areas. Here’s what you need to know about your local laws and how to recycle those batteries. In December of last year, New York Governor George Paterson signed into law the “New York State Rechargeable Battery Law,” which makes it illegal for residents to knowingly throw rechargeable [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 1, 2011
by Kate Sinding
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New York’s electronic waste recycling program is effective today, but manufacturers must do more to let consumers know about it
Kate Sinding, Senior Attorney, New York City New York’s cutting edge electronics recycling program goes into effect today, finally giving New Yorkers a responsible way to get rid of their old, unwanted appliances: returning them to manufacturers … Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 13, 2011
by Larry Levine
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New York City to clean up rivers & beaches with "high performance" parks
When you hear the term “high performance,” you might think of a fast sports car – or your child’s report card. But last week, New York City officials gave it a different meaning, releasing a blueprint for sustainable desig… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 20, 2010
by Reduce
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How Earth911 Spent Yahoo!’s $100
Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, our friends at Yahoo! invited us to take part in the How Good Grows campaign. The premise was simple: Start a ripple of kindness and see where it goes. To spur on the challenge, Yahoo! gave us $100 to spend how we saw fit. Our Managing Editor took to [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 7, 2010
by Pierre Bull
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How Many New Yorkers Does It Take to Lay a Solar Panel?
Response: “How many were written into the contract?”
Created by reporter Mary Plummer and recently posted on the On Earth Magazine website, this video chronicles the ‘grim’ situation recently faced by the IKEA store in the neighborhood of&nbs… Continue reading
July 30, 2010
by Eric Goldstein
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A Shot of Adrenaline for the Nation’s Largest Municipal Recycling Program
The New York City Council did not meet in its historic chambers at City Hall yesterday. With portions of the 198 year old City Hall ongoing much-needed renovation, the Council gathered instead at the old Emigrant Savings Bank building, just about… Continue reading
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