Advancing Climate Justice in New York
An essay from environmental journalist Yessenia Funes on achieving climate justice in New York City and beyond.
Hurricane Sandy
10 Years After Sandy, Are New York’s Communities Ready for the Next Superstorm?
A look at recovery and resiliency efforts in New York’s most vulnerable communities 10 years after Hurricane Sandy impacted this area.
A Comeback on the Hackensack
As the Hackensack River is on its way to becoming New Jersey's 115th Superfund site, cleanup efforts in the area are becoming more urgent.
Report says humans exacerbated Sandy’s wrath
A new report out Tuesday suggests that what made Sandy super was not simply the confluence of forces of nature, but, significantly our impact on the forces of nature. The report, prepared by researchers from Climate Central based in Princeton,…
Meet Xiye Bastida, America’s Greta Thunberg
By Marlene Cimons Xiye Bastida grew up in the Mexican town of San Pedro Tultepec embracing the Otomi indigenous belief that if you take care of the Earth, it will take care of you. “Earth is our home,” she said.…
Can this city hit hard by Hurricane Sandy be a model for storm resiliency?
Hoboken could be a national model of re-engineering in the face of climate change with a combination of hard and soft protections.
After prolonged blackouts, NJ lawmakers getting serious about climate change
Board of Public Utilities President Joseph Fiordaliso said prolonged power outages after last year's nor’easters taught some important lessons.
From Sandy to Maria: What to know about the “Rise of Superstorms”
Are monster storms becoming more frequent and more severe? PBS’ “NOVA” gives us the science behind the "Rise of Superstorms."
How the Whitney Museum protects its priceless art
Superstorm Sandy ripped through lower Manhattan in 2012, flooding the construction site of the Whitney Museum's new location right on the river. After that disastrous event, they designed a fortress-like flood protection system for when climate disaster strikes again, making…
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…