Crypto interests are lobbying Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a groundbreaking bill that would temporarily halt new crypto-mining projects at fossil-fuel burning plants. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “environment”
Will the Jamaica Bay Restoration Project Save New York From Rising Seas?
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2022
A major restoration project aims to protect the Jamaica Bay area — and all of New York — by returning salt marshes and sand dunes to their natural states. But will it be too late for the people of Broad…
A Million More Trees for New York City: Leaders Want a Greener Canopy
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2022
The city’s five borough presidents are also urging the mayor to honor a pledge to spend 1 percent of the municipal budget on parks. Source: New York Times
A Ferry Is Coming to Coney Island. Here’s Why Some Residents Are Angry.
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2021
Critics are concerned the ferry service would release toxic pollution and disrupt the habitat of horseshoe crabs, toppling an entire food chain. Source: New York Times
11 Million New Oysters in New York Harbor (but None for You to Eat)
By Gotham Rex on December 10, 2021
The oysters, which act as nonstop water filters, were added to the Hudson River as part of an ongoing project to rehabilitate the polluted waterways around the city. Source: New York Times
N.Y. State Refuses to Expand Gas Power Plants in Queens and Newburgh
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
A decision to reject upgrades of two gas-powered power plants was a big win for climate advocates and was endorsed by Gov. Hochul. Source: New York Times
Legoland Is Now Open. Can Residents of Goshen, N.Y. Learn To Live With It?
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
When Legoland arrived in Goshen, N.Y., it divided residents into first-time environmental activists or business boosters. Now that the park is open, can neighbors piece together how to move ahead? Source: New York Times
Sherwood Boehlert, a G.O.P Moderate in the House, Dies at 84
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
A champion of environmentalism who chided climate-change skeptics, he was among the last of the relatively progressive Rockefeller Republicans. Source: New York Times
The Case of Long Island’s Disappearing Brood X Cicadas
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
The insect cohort known as Brood X may not emerge on Long Island, a sign of humanity’s effects on even nature’s most reliable periodic events. Source: New York Times
These Wetlands Helped Stop Flooding From Sandy. Now a BJ’s May Move In.
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
A group of Staten Island residents concerned about climate change is challenging the project. Source: New York Times
At the End of the New Pier 26, a Surprise
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
This environmentally themed project features an unusual design, including soaring walkways that lead to an unexpected destination. Source: New York Times
Lockdowns Tamed Road Traffic. Here’s How Cities Aim to Keep It Down.
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Officials are trying to prevent a return to urban gridlock and pollution as residents begin to travel again. Source: New York Times
LARGE HUDSON RIVER VESSEL WAS APPARENTLY FIXING A CABLE
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2017
LARGE HUDSON RIVER VESSEL WAS APPARENTLY FIXING A CABLE A large vessel that was parked at various spots in the Hudson for several days this month was apparently working on an electrical cable