Let's just get this out of the way right now: any 14-day event that involves hundreds of thousands of hungry and thirsty people cramming into a sports center to watch a game that uses intense lighting, giant television screens, and a ...READ»
Public transportation is almost always more energy-efficient than driving, but there are few things more frustrating than getting lost underground in a subway station in the middle of hot, sticky July heat. But don't ...READ»
As if New York City's national debt clock wasn't depressing enough, the city is now the proud bearer of a 50-foot high sign with a digital display tracking the greenhouse gases entering our atmosphere. In addition to scaring the ...READ»
The phrase "wind power" conjures up images of sweeping plains and large, open spaces. But according to new research from Caldeira and Christina Archer at California State University, Chico, the North American Eastern ...READ»
New York City imports $1 billion in vegetables every year to feed the city's constantly growing population. In the future, the majority of the city's produce might be grown a little closer to home if Gotham Greens gets its way.The ...READ»
Most people know about the myriad negative environmental impacts of bottled water but still buy it because it's easier than finding tap water on the street. Now that TapIt Water has signed up its 100th partner, New York City ...READ»
The Empire State Building is already the world's most famous office building. Now the New York icon is getting a $20 million green makeover (part of a $500 million overhaul), led by backers including Johnson Controls, the Clinton ...READ»
Paper goes in the paper recycling bin, plastic goes in the plastic recycling bin, trash goes in the trash bin, and electronic waste goes...on the street? Not for much longer, at least in New York City. As of next year, NYC will ...READ»
The next time you get arrested in New York City, you might find yourself in a brand new NYPD hybrid vehicle. The police department is getting ready to deploy 40 Nissan Altima hybrids in the next two weeks. While some NYC cops ...READ»
