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Will Climate Risks Change the Map of NYC?
For Climate Week NYC (September 21-25), which was marked by events showing support for the United Nations September 22 Summit Meeting on Climate Change, the Citizens Network, Nancy Owens Studio, Green Map System and other collaborating partners prepared an exhibit at the Mercy Corps' Action Center to End World Hunger in Battery Park City.
Information resources on climate risks in New York
New York City Panel on Climate Change - 'Climate Risks Information' report
CitNet activities for Climate Week NYC September 20-26
CitNet has collaborated with a number of partners for Climate Week NYC to present a panel discussion and exhibit on climate change risks and responses in New York and around the world.
New York State draft Energy Plan presented
Governor Paterson announced that the New York State Energy Planning Board has prepared a comprehensive draft State Energy Plan, the first step in redefining how the State approaches and satisfies its energy needs.
Governor Paterson set goal to reduce NY State greenhouse gas emissions
Governor Paterson signed E xecutive Order No. 24 setting a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York State by 80 percent below the levels emitted in 1990 by the year 2050.
The Humane Megacity
The Humane Megacity, an article by Rutherford Platt on the greening of New York's waterfront from the July/August, 2009 issue of Environment, looks at how New York City's waterfront, once the industrial center of the city, has evolved over the last 100 years.
Environmental Town Hall
Environmental Town Hall
Saturday, September 5
Pershing Hall, Governors Island
Prof. Bill Solecki, Hunter College
Director of the CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities
Moderated town hall meeting for all New York City residents to discuss local environmental issues.
Green NYU, Green City, Green World
Green NYU, Green City, Green World
Saturday, August 29
Pershing Hall, Governors Island
Jeremy Friedman, NYU Sustainability Task Force
Learn how NYU is greening their campus and office space and how the exciting changes made there can be made everywhere.
GreenItYourself Green Roof Workshop
GreenItYourself Green Roof Workshop
Thursday, August 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Toyota Children’s Learning Garden
603 East 11th Street, Manhattan
Why Biking in New York City Is The Best
Why Biking in New York City Is The Best
Pershing Hall, Governors Island
Chris Brunson, Recycle a Bicycle
Learn about the more than 600 miles of bike trails in New York City, and how to take better care of your bike!
