David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
NYC Diet Contributed to Flaco’s Fatal Plunge, Necropsy Finds
The much adored Eurasian eagle-owl had underlying conditions from eating diseased pigeons and poisoned rats. By Katie Honan Mar 25 5:18pm EDT Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl who flew from his perch at the Central Park Zoo after it was…
Louisiana’s toxic air is linked to low-weight and pre-term births
Originally published by The 19th All three of Ashley Gaignard’s children were born preterm and at low birth weights. It was a fact that Gaignard didn’t think about much at the time — her children are now in their twenties…
How to Grow an Urban Forest
Growing an urban forest is a fantastic goal with numerous benefits for the environment and community. The approach can vary depending on your scale and resources, but here are some key steps to consider: Individual Level: Community Level: City-Wide Level:…
Why Urban Forests Are Just Right for Roosevelt Island
IDig2Learn‘s Christina Delfico asked for RIOC‘s partnership in developing urban forests on Roosevelt Island, but one is already underway. A small nest of infant trees is nudging skyward in the first phase of changing an environment. It’s a new age,…
How RIOC Teamed with Community Protecting Lighthouse Park Trees
As The Daily explored the magic of urban forests, we found that RIOC may already be a step ahead in protecting Lighthouse Park trees. We asked the state agency overseeing Roosevelt Island to tell us what they’ve done so far….
What Are Those Winged Bugs Blanketing New York?
Rachel Holliday Smith, The City This article was originally published on Jun 30 12:01pm EDT by THE CITY Sticky heat. Smoke in the skies. And now swarms of bugs? Summer is off to an icky start in New York as…
Clearing the air: How buildings are polluting 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 the building pollution that surrounds us every day. In a recent news article, Mayor Eric Adams identified buildings…
Can We Still Save the Earth or Is It Just Too Late?
By now, it’s pretty clear that climate change is real and that human activity is to blame. The question now is: can we still save the Earth, or is it just too late? Here’s a look at both sides of…
The East River Pollution: A Cautionary Tale of Neglect
The East River in New York City, despite not being a true river but a tidal estuary, has suffered from severe pollution due to industrial waste and sewage. The Clean Water Act of 1972 marked progress in improving its water quality, but challenges remain, as the aging sewer system causes ongoing pollution. Efforts to address this are crucial for the river’s recovery and the surrounding ecosystem. Individual and community actions, such as reducing plastic use and supporting local initiatives, can contribute to the conservation of the East River.
If You’re Worried About the Environment, Consider Being Composted When You Die
Would you rather be buried or cremated when you die? If you feel the way I do, the answer is neither. I cringe at the thought of my body burning up at well over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit or being pumped…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor