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Clearing the air: How buildings are polluting New York City

April 18, 2023
New York City

New York City has a well-known air pollution problem, but what you might not know is that much of that comes from

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Can We Still Save the Earth or Is It Just Too Late?

November 21, 2022
Assorted Ideas

By now, it’s pretty clear that climate change is real and that human activity is to blame. The question now is: can

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How the East River Became So Polluted and Why It Still Is

January 29, 2023
New York City/New York News/Roosevelt Island News

In the 1990s, the East River was so polluted that it was nicknamed “The Dead River.” Today, things have improved slightly, but

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If You’re Worried About the Environment, Consider Being Composted When You Die

October 11, 2022
Assorted Ideas

Would you rather be buried or cremated when you die? If you feel the way I do, the answer is neither. I

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Why Does Midtown Manhattan Smell Like That?

July 11, 2022
New York City

Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the busiest streets in the world. The sidewalks are constantly packed with people, and the

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Interesting Fact #7 – There Are More Trees on Earth than Stars in the Milky Way

June 25, 2022
Assorted Ideas

There are an estimated 400 billion trees on Earth, which is significantly more than the estimated 100-400 billion stars in the Milky

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The Most Beautiful Oak Tree in New York City

May 18, 2022
Images/New York City

The most beautiful oak tree in New York City crowns a hill in Sunset Park. Our early spring photo catches the majestic

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Take a walk on the wild side: The benefits of forest bathing

May 4, 2022
A Different Way/Assorted Ideas

Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” It is a practice that has been used for centuries

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Streets paved with gold…? Here, it’s more like rock salt.

March 14, 2022
Roosevelt Island News

A rain storm turned to ice when temperatures plunged on Saturday. It was minimal, and no mishaps were reported… unless you include

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NYC Looks to Environmentally Friendly Jobs in a Cloudy Economic Climate

February 16, 2023
New York News

Creating more employment opportunities that also tackle climate change could be the way to a cleaner and more financially sound future for

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