Lithium-ion batteries hold hours worth of backup power for when the city needs it. But where will they go? Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Alternative and Renewable Energy”
The 3 Most Important Climate Laws You’ve Never Heard Of
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022
The Legislature passed some bills that are obscure but significant, in the view of climate activists. Source: New York Times
The Next Battlefield for N.Y. Progressives? The State Assembly.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
A slate of left-wing candidates have mounted robust campaigns to unseat Democratic incumbents, an effort that party leaders characterize as a display of “arrogance.” Source: New York Times
From Gun Laws to Abortion, 5 Issues for N.Y. Legislators as Session Ends
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2022
A move to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15-style weapons is among several hot-button issues still to be resolved in Albany before the session ends. Source: New York Times
Can New York Really Get to 100% Clean Energy by 2040?
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2021
Clean power supply is being generated in upstate New York, but it is not making its way to New York City, the area that relies most heavily on power from fossil fuels. Source: New York Times
Why Closing the Indian Point Nuclear Plant Could Hurt NY's Environment
By Gotham Rex on April 13, 2021
The nuclear power plant at Indian Point will close at the end of the month, but the shutdown could cause a spike in greenhouse gases. Source: New York Times
Indian Point Nuclear Plant in New York Is Shutting Down
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
When the Indian Point nuclear power plant shuts, its lost output will be filled primarily by generators that burn fuels that contribute to climate change. Source: New York Times