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Composting Fines for Buildings Are Back on in New York City

“There’s a lot more than just writing tickets that needs to be done to make this program solid and work in the long run,” one advocate says.

By Lauren Dalban

A compost bin sits outside a building in Queens, New York City. Credit: Jake Bolster/Inside Climate News
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall on June 26. Credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

With a Mayoral Election Coming Up, This Is Where NYC Stands on Climate Action

By Lauren Dalban

The water chestnut, an aquatic invasive species, covers a large portion of Van Cortlandt Park’s large main pond in the Bronx borough of New York City. Credit: Lauren Dalban/Inside Climate News

Mayor Eric Adams’ Unfulfilled Promise for New York City Parks

By Lauren Dalban

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, speaks to supporters during an election night gathering in Queens. Credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Zohran Mamdani Made Addressing Climate Change Central to His Affordability Plan for New York

By Lauren Dalban

A contruction crew works at the site of a flood defense project on the east side of Manhattan in New York City on Dec. 11, 2021. Credit: Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

Pace of Green Job Growth in New York City Is Slow

By Lauren Dalban

City Council member Selvena Brooks-Powers, a representative for Queens, speaks on the steps of New York City Hall at a rally organized by the Play Fair Coalition last week. Credit Lauren Dalban/Inside Climate News

City Council Members, Park Conservancies and Advocates Demand More Funds for NYC Parks

By Lauren Dalban

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance employees and volunteers work to remove water chestnuts from the Bronx park during “water chestnut Wednesday.” Credit: Lauren Dalban/Inside Climate News

New York’s Chronically Underfunded Parks Department Is Losing the Fight Against Invasive Species, Disrepair and Climate Change

By Lauren Dalban

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with former President Bill Clinton (and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, speaks during a press conference hosted by Empire State Realty Trust to formally announce the publication of the new "Empire Building Playbook: A Guide to Low Carbon Retrofits," at the Empire State Building in April 2022. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images.

New York’s New Mayor Has Assembled a Seasoned Climate Team. Now, the Real Work Begins

By Laila Gad

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, New York City's likely next mayor after apparently winning the June primary election, attends a ticker tape parade on July 07 for healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers. Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Eric Adams Said Next to Nothing About Climate Change During New York’s Recent Mayoral Primary

By Delger Erdenesanaa

Before mayoral candidates debate at NBC Studios at Rockefeller Center supporters gather outside to show support for their candidates. Credit: Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images

New York City Has Ambitious Climate Goals. The Next Mayor Will Determine Whether the City Follows Through

By Delger Erdenesanaa

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