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02/16/2022

As global food waste soars, local initiatives take effect to mitigate climate change and food insecurity in the New York metro area.

As global food waste soars, local initiatives take effect to mitigate climate change and food insecurity in the New York metro area.

01/19/2022

With the help of high school students in the new Youth Sustainability Corps, the NYC Parks Department plans to expand green roofs in 2022.

12/01/2021

Gardening, organic soil, and climate change directly affect each other. Understanding this symbiosis can help you improve your garden’s output and environmental impact.

Gardening, organic soil, and climate change directly affect each other. Understanding this symbiosis can help you improve your garden’s output and environmental impact.

11/17/2021

After pausing during the coronavirus pandemic, New York City’s curbside composting program is set to return—yet hurdles remain.

After pausing during the coronavirus pandemic, New York City’s curbside composting program is set to return—yet hurdles remain.

11/03/2021

Green roofs may improve the efficiency of solar panels, thereby increasing energy production.

Green roofs may improve the efficiency of solar panels, thereby increasing energy production.

10/20/2021

“Living Soil” and “Kiss the Ground” have drawn attention to healthy soil’s role in combating climate change.

“Living Soil” and “Kiss the Ground” have drawn attention to healthy soil’s role in combating climate change.

10/06/2021

Common sense measures such as auditing meal programs, modifying menus, redistributing uneaten items, and composting and recycling leftovers can help reduce cafeteria food waste and lessen the impact of schools on the environment.

Common sense measures such as auditing meal programs, modifying menus, redistributing uneaten items, and composting and recycling leftovers can help reduce cafeteria food waste and lessen the impact of schools on the environment.

09/22/2021

Green roofs are critical to combating the urban heat island effect, but they require custom designs to thrive. The New York City mayoral election may ultimately determine their proliferation in the metropolitan area.

Green roofs are critical to combating the urban heat island effect, but they require custom designs to thrive. The New York City mayoral election may ultimately determine their proliferation in the metropolitan area.

09/08/2021

New data suggests global food waste is far greater than previous estimates, necessitating an urgent response to curb greenhouse gases.

New data suggests global food waste is far greater than previous estimates, necessitating an urgent response to curb greenhouse gases.

06/23/2021

Soil is a valuable resource, but has long been mistreated in urban areas. New York City’s soil is rich in biodiversity that must be protected to preserve the environment and support local green spaces.

Soil is a valuable resource, but has long been mistreated in urban areas. New York City’s soil is rich in biodiversity that must be protected to preserve the environment and support local green spaces.

06/09/2021

Proposed legislation allocates funds for installing green roofs on public schools, which could be especially beneficial for New York sustainability efforts and educational opportunities following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Proposed legislation allocates funds for installing green roofs on public schools, which could be especially beneficial for New York sustainability efforts and educational opportunities following the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/26/2021

The food waste epidemic is wasting valuable resources and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Supermarkets and restaurants are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem by reducing waste.

The food waste epidemic is wasting valuable resources and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Supermarkets and restaurants are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem by reducing waste.