Pollution-Cutting Measures at Hunts Point Food Distro Center Could Be at the Whim of the Presidential Election
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have very different approaches to green infrastructure spending.
By Liya Cui
A Critical Federal Agency That Helps Prepare for Flooding Could Be At Risk
Most New Yorkers may not know what NOAA is, but it plays a crucial role in protecting residents from severe storms.
By Cullen Fagan
Going for the Goal: Major Sports Leagues Discuss their Commitments to Fighting the Climate Crisis at NYC’s Climate Week
Professional hockey, baseball, basketball and NASCAR are teaming to address the climate crisis at NYC Climate Week.
By Madison Gusler
Personal Stories of Extreme Weather Emergencies
At NYC Climate Week 2024, four people describe how heat, hurricanes and floods changed their lives forever.
By Cindy Marchionda
National Flood Insurance Program Likely to Be Headache for Next President
Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.
By Julian Tiburcio
We Cannot Let Disastrous Rainfall Become Our New Normal
The recent flooding in Spain mirrors Hurricane Helene’s impact on the U.S.
By Ray DePaul
Uncertainty Over Presidential Election Worries Climate-impacted Immigrants
Both candidates are polar opposites on policy that impacts new arrivals seeking refuge from climate change.
By Pamela Appea
Trump Victory Could Doom Congestion Pricing, Keeping City’s Air Unhealthy
The clock is ticking for Gov. Kathy Hochul to unpause congestion pricing before an unfriendly presidential administration kills it for good.
By Luca GoldMansour
Migrants Housed in Flood Zone
Some migrants came to New York to escape drought. The city’s putting them in a flood zone.
By Amanda Salazar
Do you feel guilty about your carbon footprint?
According to researchers, this message is a tactic used by fossil fuel companies to delay climate change action.
By Amanda Braitman
Can partial veganism ease the climate crisis?
If cutting out meat and dairy seems difficult, consider eating vegan occasionally. Just one day a week can reduce emissions.
By Nicolas Magrino
Why should sports fans care about climate change?
As heat waves, flooding, and wildfire smoke increase, athletes in every sport are struggling to perform at their best.
By James Van Bramer and Marnie Dunbar
How are hotter temperatures affecting incarcerated people?
This summer was the hottest on record and inmates are dying from lack of air conditioning.
By Alex Krales and Liz Rosenberg
How does NYC’s geology make all of this flooding worse?
The built environment combined with the type of land it’s constructed on is exacerbating the flooding we’re seeing.
By Asar John
Reporters & Editors
Reporters:
Clark Adomaitis
Pablo Alvarez
Audrey Carleton
Bruce Gil
Syed Haq
Brenna Holland
Abe Levine
Emily Nadal
Editors:
Richard Heaton
Cheyenne Ligon
Anny Oberlink
Zack Smith
Aaron Tremper
Faculty Advisers
Climate Correction was produced by students at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY‘s NYCity News Service under the guidance of Emily Laber-Warren, with site advisers Christine McKenna and John Mancini.