New York City news

CASwiki news articles have a focus on news of community action for sustainability. This article is an offshoot from CASwiki's New York City article and is for news and comment in that context.

• Why Women Are Biking in Record Numbers in N.Y.C. Oct 7 ^[1]

2020

Solar-and-blockchain-driven energy microgrids bring sustainability - and cheaper prices - to Brooklyn residents ^[2] Feb 8

“Funky around the edges, humanly fermented, alive”. How the Park Slope Food Coop makes a commons (and great produce). ^[3] Jab 13 ... see video below

2019

Mayor Bill de Blasio Unveils 'Green Wave' Bike Plan To Keep Cyclists Safe. ^[4] Jul 25

Composting in NYC. ^[5] Mar 19

'The Bronx City Park that is Making Public Land Forage-Friendly', Jan 1 ^[6]

2018

How Brooklyn ceramics collectives are sculpting a new generation of potters, Dec 11 ^[7]

South Bronx teens get creative about climate change, Oct 23 ^[8]

2017

This Brooklyn, New York Clean Energy Experiment Is Going Global, Nov 20 ^[9]

A Forest Floats on the Bronx River, With Free Produce, Jul 7 ^[10]

New York’s new climate program includes making friends — seriously. Here’s why. Jun 16 ^[11]

In Brooklyn, you can now sell solar power to your neighbors, May 23 ^[12]

Stop 'N' Swap Events Make New York City More Sustainable, Apr 26 ^[13]

NYC will get its first zero-waste store this spring, thanks to Lauren Singer, Apr 12 ^[14]

How One Person’s Small, Brave Compost Pile Changed New York City, Apr 8 ^[15]

The Freelance Contract Gives Gig Workers Fair Working Terms, Mar 20 ^[16]

Solar Experiment Lets Neighbors Trade Energy Among Themselves, Mar 13 ^[17]

Cycling levels increase 80% in five years, says New York DoT, Feb 9 ^[18]

How Sharing Can Help Change Consumption Culture, Jan 25 ^[19]

2016

Every Tree in New York City, Mapped, Nov 4 ^[20]

The Largest Church In Brooklyn Is Going Solar, Sep 24 ^[21]

New nonprofit, Civic Hall Labs, aims to build tech for the public good, Jun 9 ^[22]

5¢ Fee on Plastic Bags Is Approved by New York City Council, May 5 ^[23]

Streetfighting woman: inside the story of how cycling changed New York, Mar 11 ^[24]

Floating Food Forest to Dock In New York Waters, March 7 ^[25]

2015

“GrowOnUs” floating water-filtering garden pops up on the Gowanus Canal, September 18 ^[26]

Mayor de Blasio Releases One New York: The Plan for a Strong and Just City, April 22 ^[27]

Assessing Resilience Planning: Is the City Preparing Smartly for the Rising Risks of Climate Change? April 16 ^[28]

A Gorgeous Map of Every Street Tree in New York, Apr 14 ^[29]

2014

World’s First Electric Wooden Bike Launches in Brooklyn, May 17 ^[30]

SolidarityNYC: Transforming Our City through Economic Democracy, Jan 27 ^[31]

2013

2011

The City As A Social Platform (VIDEO, just under 20 mins.), impressive presentation from Rachel Sterne, Chief Digital Officer for NYC, ^[32] August 16

2010

Beekeeping no longer illegal in New York City, ^[33] March 16

2008

Bloomberg offers windmill power plan. August 19. ^[34] Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is seeking to put wind turbines on New York City's bridges and skyscrapers and in its waters as part of a push to develop renewable energy.

See also

• New York City

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