climate change

Adams and other city officials urged residents to plan for extreme heat and check on vulnerable neighbors.

By 2035, electric consumption is projected to peak in the cold months instead of the summer.

After New York City officials held a hearing about fossil fuel usage in large buildings, several readers contacted Gothamist with a simple question: How do I get rid of my gas stove?

Some senior service providers in New York City are rethinking their emergency preparedness, both in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of a changing climate and an aging population.

Over 50 people attended the rally decrying the way Mayor Eric Adams is implementing Local Law 97, a measure that forces buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to reduce their carbon emissions.

Without the projects, Murphy's clean energy campaign promises are dead in the water.

Green roofs provide urban habitats for wildlife as well as benefits for humans, including protection against floods, heat and cold. But less than 1% of New York City's potential building top spaces utilize them.

Tuesday’s hearing ended the public comment period for a highly criticized enforcement plan for Local Law 97.

A 600-page report from the Concerned Health Professionals of NY and Physicians for Social Responsibility outlines the negative influence of gas-fired appliances on human health and the environment.

The change, which goes into effect on Thursday, could allow companies including Uber, Lyft and Revel to deploy thousands more cars on city streets.