What Can You Actually Do About Climate Change?
The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons –TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?
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The Urban Jungle
Forests in New York City are not only surviving, but are actually thriving! Find out how in this episode that is a part of our ongoing Peril and Promise series of reports on the human impact of, and solutions for,…
Why Climate Change is Unjust
What do you think of when you hear the words “climate change?” Chances are, you might think of sad nature, somewhere far away. But climate change also affects humans, in every corner of the world, including the corner where you…
Sustainable Farming
From our partners at MetroFocus, a look at sustainable farming.
Cyberchase: Teaching Children About Wind Energy
Cyberchase introduces concept of alternative energy to young children in new episode.
This family lost everything during Hurricane Sandy
Since Hurricane Sandy, Gracie and the Dudes' Ice Cream Store has been rebuilt. But the story of their ruin 5 years ago is a testament to the community character, as is their efforts to mitigate climate damage today.
How one NJ business rebuilt after disaster
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on Frank Bain's hardware store in Sea Bright, New Jersey. How far have they come since, and are they prepared for the next storm?
Five Years After Sandy, Locals Still Divided on Flood Protection
Five years ago, Hurricane Sandy decimated the East Coast, killing at least 60 people and causing an estimated $70 billion in property damage. It’s forced residents in Sea Bright, New Jersey to decide whether to support pricey taxpayer projects to…
Listen: Before the Storm (WNYC)
On a recent Saturday at the Staten Island Children’s Museum, a group of kids giggled as they slowly climbed the stage to join Ready Girl, a superhero whose special power is, well, readiness. She’s the brainchild of Katelyn James, an…
Touring NYC Climate Risk Areas (and Hearing Solutions) with Urban Climate Resilience Living Lab
The Peril and Promise team covered #100RCSummit, a gathering of 500 world leaders who came together for a week in NYC to discuss social, economic, and environmental resilience strategies as members of the 100 Resilient Cities network. Along with leaders…
Peril & Promise at Urban Resilience Summit 2017
Join WNET’s Peril & Promise initiative all week long as we bring you exclusive coverage of the 100 Resilient Cities “Urban Resilience Summit” in New York City. 80 Chief Resilience Officers from across the globe who are working on making…
“Climate of Hope”
Concerned about climate change and the “Peril and Promise” of our planet's future? So is former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Sierra Club's former Executive Director Carl Pope. Together they have a plan on how cities, businesses, and even…