$37.4M beach replenishment to touch up post-Sandy beaches
New sand is on its way to some New Jersey beaches that were rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy but have suffered erosion since then.
New sand is on its way to some New Jersey beaches that were rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy but have suffered erosion since then.
Space harder to find in the increasingly crowded ocean
Oceans cover nearly three-quarters of the Earth, and it's getting crowded out on the water.
Oceans cover nearly three-quarters of the Earth, and it's getting crowded out on the water.
South Pole's ozone hole shrinks to smallest since discovery
The ozone hole near the south pole this year is the smallest since it was discovered, but it is more due to freakish Antarctic weather than efforts to cut down on pollution, NASA reported.
The ozone hole near the south pole this year is the smallest since it was discovered, but it is more due to freakish Antarctic weather than efforts to cut down on pollution, NASA reported.
Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
Trump administration proposes expanding logging in country’s largest national forest
The Tongass National Forest covers 16.7 million acres and is the largest intact temperate rainforest in North America.
The Tongass National Forest covers 16.7 million acres and is the largest intact temperate rainforest in North America.
A visit to the nation’s only zero-waste wine bar in Brooklyn
At Rhodora in Fort Greene, natural wines are usually the big attraction, but what’s even more noteworthy is what’s missing: Trash.
At Rhodora in Fort Greene, natural wines are usually the big attraction, but what’s even more noteworthy is what’s missing: Trash.
Tastes great, less land-filling ... beer in a paper bottle
Danish brewer Carlsberg says it is developing a paper beer bottle made from sustainably sourced wood fibers.
Danish brewer Carlsberg says it is developing a paper beer bottle made from sustainably sourced wood fibers.
Climate change protesters block Times Square with boat
Police say a Times Square climate change protest has resulted in dozens of civil disobedience arrests in New York's Times Square.
Police say a Times Square climate change protest has resulted in dozens of civil disobedience arrests in New York's Times Square.
Unilever vows to cut use of non-recycled plastic in half by 2025
Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, aims to achieve the goal by reducing its use of all plastics and using more recycled plastic.
Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, aims to achieve the goal by reducing its use of all plastics and using more recycled plastic.
Hybrid cargo ferry is a faster and more environmentally friendly way to ship goods
For goods to get from Connecticut to Long Island usually means enduring standstill traffic on I-95 and the Long Island Expressway. But now, thanks to Bob and Marilyn Kunkel?s hybrid cargo vessel the Captain Ben Moore, the trip can be made far faster and without any harmful emissions that could damage the environment.
For goods to get from Connecticut to Long Island usually means enduring standstill traffic on I-95 and the Long Island Expressway. But now, thanks to Bob and Marilyn Kunkel?s hybrid cargo vessel the Captain Ben Moore, the trip can be made far faster and without any harmful emissions that could damage the environment.
Trash-free restaurant opens in Brooklyn
Nothing goes to a landfill; everything at the restaurant is either composted or recycled.
Nothing goes to a landfill; everything at the restaurant is either composted or recycled.
Tuna over-fished across the globe at unprecedented rates — scientists say it’s unsustainable
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctica
A gigantic iceberg broke off Antarctica recently, but scientists say the incident is part of a normal cycle and not related to climate change.
A gigantic iceberg broke off Antarctica recently, but scientists say the incident is part of a normal cycle and not related to climate change.
A glacier on Mont Blanc could collapse any moment. Experts blame climate change.
Italian authorities are bracing for the worst, after reports from experts at the Valle d’Asota regional government, and the Fondazione Montagna Sicura (Safe Mountain Foundation) found that a giant piece of a glacier on Mont Blanc’s Italian side could collapse at any given moment.
Italian authorities are bracing for the worst, after reports from experts at the Valle d’Asota regional government, and the Fondazione Montagna Sicura (Safe Mountain Foundation) found that a giant piece of a glacier on Mont Blanc’s Italian side could collapse at any given moment.
Residents concerned about fumes
In February, Mary Cinadr says she became noticing a distinct smell of gasoline in the mornings and evenings at her ground floor duplex apartment on Freeman Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Now she worries, they made her sick.
In February, Mary Cinadr says she became noticing a distinct smell of gasoline in the mornings and evenings at her ground floor duplex apartment on Freeman Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Now she worries, they made her sick.
NYC Green New Deal
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to introduce a bill banning new construction of glass skyscrapers as part of his efforts to reduce citywide greenhouse emissions by 30 percent.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to introduce a bill banning new construction of glass skyscrapers as part of his efforts to reduce citywide greenhouse emissions by 30 percent.
Style expert Jackie Miranne
Jackie Miranne, a TV host and style expert, talks about so-called fast fashion and the implications for the environment. What can designers, retailers, and consumers do?
Jackie Miranne, a TV host and style expert, talks about so-called fast fashion and the implications for the environment. What can designers, retailers, and consumers do?
Swimming in the Hudson River
Swimming in the Hudson River is unheard of for many. But many have never heard of Ira Gershenhorn. The 66-year-old Upper West Side resident swims the Hudson several times a week. The volunteer with the New York City Water Trail Association does it to help dispel myths that the Hudson River is unclean.
Swimming in the Hudson River is unheard of for many. But many have never heard of Ira Gershenhorn. The 66-year-old Upper West Side resident swims the Hudson several times a week. The volunteer with the New York City Water Trail Association does it to help dispel myths that the Hudson River is unclean.
Opposition to the Long Island Sound crossing
An organization called the Coalition Against an Unsound Crossing has revved up the opposition to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to build an 18-mile tunnel under the Long Island Sound that would connect Oyster Bay in Nassau County to Rye in Westchester. The project, which is in the beginning stages, would cost some $55 billion and take up to 20 years to complete. Variations of it have been floated for decades but now with Cuomo's consideration, people against it worry the work may move forward.
An organization called the Coalition Against an Unsound Crossing has revved up the opposition to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to build an 18-mile tunnel under the Long Island Sound that would connect Oyster Bay in Nassau County to Rye in Westchester. The project, which is in the beginning stages, would cost some $55 billion and take up to 20 years to complete. Variations of it have been floated for decades but now with Cuomo's consideration, people against it worry the work may move forward.
Plastic straw ban legislation
Plastic straws and stirrers could soon be banned in bars, restaurants and coffee shops in New York City. Democratic City Councilman Rafael Espinal introduced a bill on Wednesday, saying restaurants should replace plastic with paper or metal straws. Exceptions would be made for people with disabilities or medical conditions. The penalty would be a $100 fine.
Plastic straws and stirrers could soon be banned in bars, restaurants and coffee shops in New York City. Democratic City Councilman Rafael Espinal introduced a bill on Wednesday, saying restaurants should replace plastic with paper or metal straws. Exceptions would be made for people with disabilities or medical conditions. The penalty would be a $100 fine.