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
Tag: Environment
How the East River Became So Polluted and Why It Still Is
For centuries, the East River was used as a dumping ground for sewage and industrial waste. As a result, the river is now one of
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
Why Does Midtown Manhattan Smell Like That?
Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the busiest streets in the world. The sidewalks are constantly packed with people, and the smell of exhaust
Interesting Fact #7 – There Are More Trees on Earth than Stars in the Milky Way
There are an estimated 400 billion trees on Earth, which is significantly more than the estimated 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way. Trees play
The Most Beautiful Oak Tree in 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 architecture of this
Take a walk on the wild side: The benefits of forest bathing
Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” It is a practice that has been used for centuries in Japan to
Streets paved with gold…? Here, it’s more like rock salt.
A rain storm turned to ice when temperatures plunged on Saturday. It was minimal, and no mishaps were reported… unless you include hazardous overdoses of
NYC Looks to Environmentally Friendly Jobs in a Cloudy Economic Climate
Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 9 at 7:20pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you
Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project receives 2021 Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award
“Verdant Power is commercializing tidal energy to realize a blue economy powered by a Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) industry,” said an article on the National
