
Dredging the Gowanus Canal Will Likely Continue – Regardless of the Next President
Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve.
By Janna McPartland
New York Relies on FEMA in the Aftermath of Disasters. Here’s How the Presidential Election Could Change That
Project 2025 suggests a drastic reduction in FEMA aid. Harris says she plans to invest in climate resiliency.
By Madison Gusler
In Flood-Prone Red Hook, Property Owners Suspect Resilience Tax Credits May Be a Cop-out
As climate disasters intensify, small businesses in Brooklyn want the federal government to stop passing the buck.
By Stephen Wentzell
Why Urban Composting Matters
This team is ready to help implement NYC’s new composting law.
By Jean-Michel Shcherbak
Why are people still moving to flood-prone areas?
Affordability and other factors are attracting new residents to NYC’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
By Mary Cunningham and Becca Redelmeier
What are Bluebelts?
New York City is constructing wetlands in coastal areas to absorb rainwater and prevent flooding.
By Amanda Salazar
How does climate change contribute to flash flooding in NYC?
The warming of oceans leads to more water vapor in the air and more heavy rainfall.
By Mike Matteo and Gerard Edic
SPECIAL REPORT: Superstorm Sandy’s Long Wake
A decade after the weather disaster wrought devastation in New York and beyond, what have we learned — and what are we doing to adapt to the growing climate crisis?
