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August delivers a spectacular meteor shower for New Yorkers
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Along with the hot weather, August promises a spectacular meteor shower for stargazers.
Effort to restore NY Harbor's oysters faces problem: They keep dying
Monday, July 15, 2024
There are myriad reasons why the oysters – which are raised in hatcheries, placed on artificial reefs and then dropped in the harbor – are dying off in such large numbers.
NYC astronomy in July: meteor showers and a star showstopper
Monday, July 08, 2024
Jackie Faherty, astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History, called the Summer Triangle the “premier thing in the sky in July.”
What would it take to make NYC's waterways safe for swimming?
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
While it’s not illegal to swim in the Hudson, the East River and other bodies of water around the city, advisories tend to keep people from diving in during beach season.
New York’s underwater forests are disappearing due to pollution, extreme weather
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Undulating meadows of seagrass beneath the Hudson River are key indicators of the waterway’s health — but the underwater fields have shrunk by more than 40% over the past two decades.
Why this a great time to stare at the sun - with all of the proper eye protection
Sunday, May 26, 2024
The sun is very "active" right now. And if you take the right precautions to protect your eyes, there's a lot to see.
Glass eels are endangered, but experts find hope in the Hudson River
Friday, May 03, 2024
There’s something wriggling in the Hudson River — and it’s a sign of rebirth for the waterway’s once vibrant ecosystem.
NYC gardeners push 'year of the milkweed' to save monarch butterflies from extinction
Thursday, May 02, 2024
The flitting fiery orange and black wings of the monarch butterfly, which once signaled the coming of spring, have become an increasingly rare sight in New York City.
Solar eclipse coming to NYC on April 8
Monday, March 11, 2024
New Yorkers need only look up — with eye protection — for a view of the biggest celestial event of the year: a solar eclipse.
As New York makes an energy transition, fireplace users get a pass
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
New York City and state are implementing tough new climate rules this year to restrict emissions. But the oldest form of heating -- burning wood -- is left out of the regulations.
Central Park Christmas Bird Count finds more birds staying north due to climate change
Monday, December 25, 2023
A tradition now serves as a yearly reminder of how animal behavior is affected by climate change.
How an 8-acre green roof atop the Javits Center is boosting NYC’s biodiversity
Monday, October 30, 2023
Green roofs provide urban habitats for wildlife as well as protection against flooding and heat. But less than 1% of New York City's potential building top spaces utilize them.
Hundreds attend NYC buildings hearing about softened enforcement for major climate law
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Tuesday’s hearing ended the public comment period for a highly criticized enforcement plan for Local Law 97.
Migratory waterbirds love New York Harbor islands, but humans are forcing them out
Friday, July 07, 2023
Gothamist joined a research tour of the harbor’s avian breeding grounds, which are threatened by climate change and urban predators.
As NYC ban on dirty fuel looms, building owners struggle with pivot to clean heating
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NYC is phasing out fuel oil in buildings, but many holdouts say switching to cleaner heating alternatives comes with red tape.
Electric vehicles make up 1% of NYC cars. Will an EPA emissions crackdown spark a boom?
Thursday, April 20, 2023
A federal proposal could make electric vehicles account for two-thirds of new cars by 2032, but NYC will have to get creative in order to build chargers and encourage purchases.
Should NYC compost its tons of dog poop? One neighborhood is trying it.
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
In Battery Park City, dog owners have already composted nearly 5,700 pounds of pet feces since 2019 to help grow plants on roadside medians. That’s just over half a ton a year.
Bald eagles are returning to New Jersey
Monday, January 30, 2023
Their numbers have risen to 250 nesting pairs, according to the NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
New York Harbor School charts expansion as it teaches next generation of ocean stewards
Monday, January 16, 2023
Now in its 20th year of operation, the Harbor School prepares teenagers for green and sustainable jobs in the maritime sector – from scientific research to underwater welding.
Why does red wine stain your teeth? Here's the science behind your discolored smile.
Monday, December 26, 2022
Wine teeth can be easily prevented if you plan ahead.
