'Ocean State' Senator: Climate Warrior
Rhode Island Senator Whitehouse pulls no punches about who's to blame for Congressional inaction & climate change denial among elected officials
May 31, 2016
Rain Gardens For Queens
What are rain gardens and why is NYC spending $7.3 M to build 321 of them in Queens?
Never Easy To Take Out The Trash
A $3.3 B deal to dump some of NYC's solid waste at an upstate landfill breaks down
Cities Committing To Climate Action
See which cities in Asia & America have committed to #ClimateAction via @UN's #NAZCAportal https://t.co/K7VDWlIBSj pic.twitter.com/3sXkx7pG3S
— UN Climate Action (@UNFCCC) May 31, 2016
Secretary Of The Future
Want the next President to take the future seriously? Here's a climate/infrastructure place to start
Not Your Parents' Urban Planning
Community planning becoming essential to post-Sandy urban climate resiliency designs
No Snow Days Here
Constructing the Municipal Building, 1912. This was the 1st building to incorporate a subway station #NYC #history pic.twitter.com/v8m34IVbF5
— Discovering NYC (@discovering_NYC) May 31, 2016
May 27, 2016
Week's Best Quote
In his energy policy speech Trump said "We will work with conservationists whose only concern is protecting nature." & journalists Cushman & Hirji observed,"He did not elaborate on where the line might be drawn between nature and the planet's climate."
The Only Home We Have
What the 21 C is becoming: chaotic urbanization puts cities in harm's way: UN https://t.co/1qDdnKtdyC via @Reuters
— Sallan Foundation (@Sallan_Found) May 27, 2016
May 26, 2016
Trump's Energy Policy Speech
Zoning: Flawed Power Tool
Readers comment on a New York Times article reporting 40% of Manhattan buildings could not have been erected with today's zoning rules
Weighing The Alternatives
Making the case (a bit reluctantly) for step-wise climate incrementalism rather than the big binding international deal
Climate Activists' ExxonMobil Strategies
For climate activists what works best, advocating disinvestment or using stock ownership to prod the firm in new directions?
Time For Another NYC Bike Expo
The National Bicycle Exhibition, 1895. It was held at Madison Square Garden #NYC #history pic.twitter.com/SrfrB8m0GK
— Discovering NYC (@discovering_NYC) May 26, 2016
May 25, 2016
Cambridge: Benchmarking Findings
University-heavy Cambridge, MA reports on its first round of building energy benchmarking data, with 95% of covered properties reporting
MTA Budget On Track
Governor Cuomo ok's a $27 billion MTA budget for subway system extensions, upgrades & repairs
May 24, 2016
NYC: Park Make-Over
Eight City parks are just the latest New Yorkers slated to get make-overs
An Inconvenient Truth: 10 Years After
Overcoming his initial disinterest in doing a documentary, the impact of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth grows larger a decade along
US Probe Of Mold And Lead At City Housing
NYCHA to hir lawyers to deal with a federal investigation into mold & lead paint problems at its multi-family properties
German Solar: Growing But Not Shining
Germany loses its global solar leader position, although growth resumes
Affordable Green For East Harlem
The de Blasio administration seeks bidders to develop a square block of below-market rate, super green apartments in East Harlem [$ub]
May 23, 2016
Poland: Sucks Air Out Of Wind Power
The coal-embracing Polish government limits development options for wind power
Ireland: Trump Seeks Rising Seas Protection
Trump seeks to construct a sea-wall to protect his Irish golf course from "global warming & its effects"
Book Review: Bicycles, Airships And Things That Go
Now, kids 3-8 have their own book about urban sustainability
Do A Goolge Solar Search
Search Google's Project Sunroof in 42 states to find out if you have a roof suitable for solar panels
Visit The Park Poe Loved
Spend some time in Riverside Park at the spot Edgar Allan Pie called Mt. Tom
Climate Science Now
A digest of current climate science research for us civilians
May 21, 2016
Move NY
Consider this proposal for funding necessary upgrades & repairs to the NYC subway system
The Culture Page
The Colorado is a passionate, informed, visually & sonically compelling eco-documentary
May 20, 2016
Chinese Wind Power In Texas
Goldwind, China's biggest wind turbine maker, buys the largest wind farm development in the US in Texas
Help Paying Utility Bills
The NY Public Service Commission will help low income customers pay their utility bills, saving them $250 million & expanding access to clean energy
Interact With This Map
Check out @NYClimate’s new resiliency maps to see what’s going on in your neighborhood: https://t.co/MLfuGpiZK5 pic.twitter.com/tcmm2A4w71
— NYClimate (@NYClimate) May 20, 2016
Dam
Today's trends in hydroelectric dams is illustrated by comparing the US & Costa Rica
Summer Weather Forecast
The northeast and the west coast likely to have a hot summer, but what's in store for the rest of the US?
Meet The Big U And The Neighbors
New Yorkers talk about the Big U, the structure to save lower Manhattan from the next superstorm
May 19, 2016
Not Your Grandma's East Harlem Waterfront
Plans are afoot for transforming the East Harlem Esplanade & neighborhood waterfront recreational access
2015-16 Potent El Nino, And Then...
Why this year's El Nino was unusually strong - and what happens next...https://t.co/OycGNZihRx
— Paul Beckwith (@PaulHBeckwith) May 19, 2016
The Politics Of Climate Change
Solar Benefits By The Numbers
New study tallies #environmental and public #health benefits of #solar power https://t.co/7V441a7fmr via @physorg_com
— Carl Siegrist (@CarlSiegrist) May 19, 2016
Security Risks Of Climate Change, 'Very Real'
Robert Gates, a Defense Secretary to both Bush & Obama, spells out his concerns about the impacts of climate change on setting national security priorities
Today's Best Question
NY Green Bank Does Energy Efficiency
Although small compared to its solar deals, the NY Green Bank provides a $5 million line of credit to an energy efficiency consultant
Brazil: New Gov't Set To Roll Back Eco Rules
Brazil's post-Rouseff government sponsors legislation to roll-back major environmental protections regulating infrastructure projects
UK: Bank Chief Urges Climate Insurance
The head of the Bank of England supports insurance industry assistance for poor nations to help them cope with climate threats
May 18, 2016
Earth: Hotter Faster
What's most alarming about the planet's temperature trends?
WIsh I'd Thought Of This
Researchers new way to test climate deniers' data interpretations & conclusions
Green Legal Eagles Mount New Exxon Challenge
A new law suit contents if Exxon knew about rising climate risks facing its facilities, then it had a legal responsibility to take protective steps, but it did not
Portugal: All Renewable Interlude
How did Portugal suspend its fossil fuel addiction for 107 hours?
More Solar Training For Vets
Veterans wil get more opportunities to learn solar panel installation skills thanks to the Department of Energy
Birds Of Paradise
See them here, make your day
May 17, 2016
China: Markets, No, Carbon Trading, Yes
#China Will Start the World's Largest #Carbon Trading Market https://t.co/Neboewl1b1 via @sciam #science
— Kate Zerrenner (@KateZerrenner) May 17, 2016
Oil Rig Lessons For Offshore Wind
Yes, Virginia, there is something the offshore wind industry can learn from offshore oil extraction
Location, Location, Location
If you were a clean tech company in which state or city would you most like to locate & why?
Doubts Cloud SolarCity Funding
By postponing its vote on $485 million for a SolarCity solar panel factory, a NY State oversight board meeting stirs up doubt for the project's future
Australia: Kill The Climate Messenger
A leading Australian sea level rise researcher loses his job with a national science agency
LES Grassroots Culture Center Rebuilds Green
With a green roof & energy efficient design the new ABC No Rio arts center will showcase sustainability on the Lower East Side
The Billion Oyster Project
Reviving NY Harbor's once booming oyster-culture provides environmental education opportunities
Spend Nickles, Save Communities
New York's low-income communities will be big winners with the new nickle plastic bag fee
May 16, 2016
Trump's Climate
"I will not support or endorse a carbon tax", Trump tweets
NY Could Cut Renewables' Gordian Knot
Can the NY REV solve a renewable rate setting problem that's got other state utility regulators & customers tied up in knots?
Drink Coffee, Save The Planet
Starbuck's $496 million sustainability bond program will help advance 'responsibly grown' coffee, & research centers for farmers in developing nations
Renwable Energy Today
The global growth of renewable energy is soaring but further progress faces challenges from the conventional power grid
NY Green Bank's Newest Deals
Four new loans to grow clean energy & the economy are the latest NY Green Bank deals
Fossils Inch Toward Renewables
Shell Europe takes baby steps into renewable energy
Sleuthing Spike In New England CO2 Emissions
Did the 2014 shutdown of a New England nuclear power plant cause a recent spike in area CO2 emissions?
Getting Around NY, 1894
The ferries to Brooklyn at the foot of Whitehall Street, 1894 #NYC #history pic.twitter.com/QfpBDpMOCD
— Discovering NYC (@discovering_NYC) May 16, 2016
May 15, 2016
Ray Of Hope In The Mid-East
A privately-owned solar array that pumps water for crop irrigation in the West Bank comes from joint Jewish/Muslim funding
May 13, 2016
DOE Cuts Off Funds For TX Carbon Project
What's up with DOE suspending money for a carbon capture & storage project in Texas?
Sea Level Rise Will Soak Housing
Federal housing fiance authorities warn that home flooding & abandonment as sea level rises would lead to catastrophe
The Utility Times They Are A Changing
The Edison Electric Institute, the voice of the electric utility industry, says disruption is happening, innovate or else
May 12, 2016
San Francisco: Delivering On Renewables Vow
San Francisco starts to deliver on its renewable energy targets
Get In On the Secret
Now you can find 30 of New York City's secret publc gardens
Win The Building Energy Performance Trifecta
Eight tin-depth proposals for making buildings into energy efficiency champions
ICYMI
Climate change, what you need to know now
Taking The Ick Out Of Algae
7 Cool New Uses for GreenHouse Gas Eating Algae NASA https://t.co/L4YJXi2Ka4 #cop21 #waste #energy #greenbuilding pic.twitter.com/FZXugvhgX1
— Architecture Hacker (@Architecturhack) May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
One GIF Thats Worth A Thousand Words
What explains the power of the climate GIF that's taken social media by storm?
May 10, 2016
The Climate Funnies
#Climatechange clobbers #coffee? Coffee Market Braces for #Warming's Impacts https://t.co/9Bh4TWFox5 via @Eater pic.twitter.com/n9yQumkPEc
— Allan Margolin (@AllanMargolin) May 10, 2016
Denmark: Rx For Its Carbon Addiction
What can the world learn from Denmark about breaking the fossil fuel habit?
Future Ferry Landings
As a city both linked & separated by water, see what's coming to upgrade 15 NYC ferry terminals
Some Hotels Stop Their Energy Slurping
Although lagging behind global industry practices, US hotels are starting to manage energy use in guest rooms
Puebla: 90x50
Today it's not just national government tackling climate change, learn what Puebla Mexico & others are doing
Take Their Lumps, Please
ClimateWire: #Trump promises he will reopen #coal mines. He probably can't
— E&E Publishing (@EEPublishing) May 10, 2016
by @evanlehmann https://t.co/6HTh3LgXpM pic.twitter.com/KF0cJhXxFg
NY: Making Markets Drive Climate Action
If the NY REV succeeds it will transform the energy utility sector, encourage job-growing new businesses & help save the planet
May 09, 2016
France: Fossil Fuel Giant Buys Into Renewables
French oil & gas giant Total buys into renewable energy with its purchase of an battery storage maker
Help Is Here
Don’t look now, but you emit too much — here’s how to stop https://t.co/PNTFF5IZV1 pic.twitter.com/U3rOuHXuRx
— grist (@grist) May 9, 2016
Paris: Car-Free Every Sunday
With the popularity of a car-free Sunday on the Champs Elysees, the Mayor of Paris makes it a weekly event
California And Brazil: Cap And Trade Together
What is the controversy over a proposal for Brazil to join California's carbon cap & trade program?
Car Free NYC Revival
Time to accelerate the car-free streets movement by looking back at NYC in the 1970's
SUNY Buffalo Tops Green Power List
Here's why SUNY Buffalo ranks #1 by the EPA as the campus using the most green power in the nation
Limits To Urban Climate Powers
Cities face 6 big barriers to climate action, especially when national political commitment is lacking
Don't Call That Clean
NYC's dry cleaning business is still exposing workers to dirty, toxic chemicals
May 06, 2016
What Solar Growth Looks Like Now
Expanding form rooftop PV to solar farms is a new trend in the solar power business
TGI Eagle Cam
Happy Mom's Day, enjoy this live web cam broadcast of two bald eagle nestlings all weekend long
Top 10 Green Projects
What makes a winner in the 2016 sustainable architecture project awards?
Fort McMurray: The Firestorm And The Climate
What does climate change have to do with the massive fire & evacuation of Fort McMurray Canada?
Green Bonds Are Red Hot
No longer just do-gooding, investing in green bond issues means doing well too
Asia: Coal Plant Warrning
The World Bank calls plans for new coal burning power plants in Asia a "disaster"
Public Unaware Of Climate Rule
Obama's Clean Power Plan, a landmark & controversial climate rule, but most Americans have never heard of it
May 05, 2016
EU: Euro Cities Plan to Sue
Spat pits national governments that want to protect their car manufacturers against cities that need to achieve emissions reductions
YO! Microgrids With Blockchain Technology
And the utilities go, "OY! Two Brooklyn residents just swapped watts for dollars"
What Can We Do?
May 04, 2016
Ireland: COP21 Opportunity
Applied research remains critical to Ireland's ability to meet its future commitments
Fifty Million Millennials
Will they vote? NextGen Climate thinks that if do vote they could swing it. Here's their analysis
May 03, 2016
American Climate Refugees
First-of-its-kind climate resilience grant to resettle Native Americans
May 02, 2016
Move NY Fair Plan
Legislation modeled after Gridlock Sam's ideas introduced into the New York State Assembly is inching closer to reality
EU: Blockchain for Prosumers
Novel trading paradigm for buying and selling green energy in the smart grid
If I Only Had A Brain
Team Heila Technologies wins MIT Clean Energy Prize (CEP) for creating a "brain" for microgrids
Paris: More Traffic Free
Paris accelerates its drive against auto pollution & its very dirty air
Passive House Apts. For The Bronx
A 241 unit affordable Passive House type apartment project is rising in the South Bronx
Christie: Just Say No To Climate Action
A senior NJ official says the Christie administration won't comply with the federal Clean Power Plan
Greenland/UK: Linked By Warming
What's the jet stream link between soaring temperatures in Greenland and storms & flooding in the UK?
Something's Got To Change
UNAFFORDABLE: 1/2 of leading investors IGNORE #climatechange https://t.co/SfVTGqhYYt via @Reuters @climatehawk1 pic.twitter.com/MeMvFw9jvI
— Allan Margolin (@AllanMargolin) May 2, 2016