March 18, 2013
by Lizzie Horvitz
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Lizzie Horvitz, Urban Program Assistant, New York
With spring just around the corner, tree foliage isn’t the only place leaves are emerging. Shortly, we’ll be seeing a lot more Electric Leafs (you know–like the Nissan one)… Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 4, 2013
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
By now the horrific stories of cows mysteriously losing tails, birthing stillborn calves, and even dropping dead have made their rounds. I’ve blogge… Continue reading
November 8, 2012
by Margaret Brown
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Margaret Brown, Legal Fellow, Urban Program, New York
In my blog last week on post-Sandy sentiment in New York City and the increased public discourse on climate change, I touched briefly on the need for climate resiliency in our food s… Continue reading
November 2, 2012
by Margaret Brown
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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 24, 2012
by Margaret Brown
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Margaret Brown, Legal Fellow, Urban Program, New York
Last month, I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Prairie Festival at the Land Institute in Salina, Kansas. It was a tremendous event and after a full day of amazing speakers, I… Continue reading
July 31, 2012
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
As the world watches the Olympic Games over the next two weeks, some will be glued to their television screens watching Ryan Lochte race to become America… Continue reading
July 5, 2012
by Lizzie Horvitz
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Lizzie Horvitz, Urban Program Assistant, New York
Last Tuesday, the NRDC New York team and supporters from our New York Council had the opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard—a city-owned industrial park on the Brooklyn water… Continue reading
June 20, 2012
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
It’s probably just me, but when I hear the word “Rio” I think of that really awful song by Duran Duran from the early 1980s. (And yes, t… Continue reading
May 8, 2012
by Joel Reynolds
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Joel Reynolds, Director of NRDC’s Urban Program, the Marine Mammal Protection and So. California Ecosystem projects, Santa Monica, CA
Someone sent me a blog post this morning titled “Don’t call me an environmentalist,” arguing that… Continue reading
April 3, 2012
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
Nearly seven years ago, the first hybrid yellow taxis rolled onto the streets of New York City as part of an effort to improve fuel economy and reduce em… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 2, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
Each year, NRDC honors leaders in the sustainable food movement who have advanced ecologically integrated farming practices, climate stewardship, … Continue reading
October 24, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
Today is national food day.
But instead of writing about my favorite recipe, I thought instead I would pass along one word of career advice for aspiring l… Continue reading
October 10, 2011
by Joel Reynolds
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Joel Reynolds, Director of NRDC’s Urban Program, the Marine Mammal Protection and So. California Ecosystem projects, Santa Monica, CA
Governor Jerry Brown’s veto of SB 833, just minutes before the midnight deadline last night, is … Continue reading
August 17, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York While the latest poll numbers show popular support for Mayor Mike Bloomberg cooling off, the Mayor took action today on one the hottest issues in New York City – lo… Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 5, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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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 3, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York Earlier today, Mayor Bloomberg announced that New York City has chosen the Nissan NV200 as the winner of its Taxi of Tomorrow competition. The new vehicle – once th… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 28, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York Later this morning at City Hall, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Jerry Nadler will announce new federal legislation that would allow New York City and cit… Continue reading
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