Reducing the consumption of meat would help to improve public health and reduce harms to animals and the environment. Cities – and other forms of local government, such as counties …
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Friday, October 15, 2021 12:00-1:00pm Via Zoom* *Register Here As public awareness grows about the health, environmental and animal welfare benefits of reducing meat consumption, a number of cities around …
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Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:30-1:30pm Via Zoom* *Register Here In 2019, New York State committed itself to decarbonizing the state’s electricity grid by 2040. This goal may be particularly difficult …
Sept. 23, 2021 – Decarbonizing the Downstate Grid: Taking Stock of Progress Read More »
In May 2020, the New York City (NYC) Mayor’s Office of Climate Resiliency (MOCR)began convening bi-weekly discussions, called the Rapid Research and Assessment (RRA)Series, between City staff and external experts …
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This study looks at the extent to which major cities in the United States, Australia, and Canada assess the climate impacts of densification through the environmental review process. Research indicates …
June 15-16, 2021 By invitation only Virtually Reducing meat consumption can help to improve human health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as other forms of environmental damage, and limit …
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:30-1:30pm Via Zoom* *Register Here Last month, the Biden Administration announced a target for the US to reduce emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 …
Jun. 9, 2021 – Pathways to Grid Decarbonization: The Generator’s Perspective Read More »
Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:30-1:30pm Via Zoom Though often overlooked, New York City’s land use policies fundamentally impact the City’s economy, environmental footprint, and the quality of life for its …
Wednesday, March 31, 202112:30-1:30pm The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the value of urban agriculture, especially that produced in community gardens, as many New Yorkers faced increased food insecurity and nearly …
Mar. 31, 2021 – Urban Agriculture in New York City: Assessing Options for Expansion Read More »
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 4:30-6:00pm President Joe Biden has pledged to pursue a starkly different energy policy than the prior administration. Among other things, Biden has promised to dramatically curb …
Feb. 10, 2021 – Back to the Future: Energy Policy in the Biden Administration Read More »
