Yonkers aims for zero emissions by 2050
Yonkers announced a major plan to protect the environment.
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Yonkers announced a major plan to protect the environment.
Many are asking what's causing this unprecedented problem.
New York City had the worst air quality ever recorded here Wednesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to experts about the role climate change played in this dangerous air.
The East Side park has been closed since late 2020 for renovations.
While some colleges seem to be "going green," they continue to accept funding from big oil companies.
Students are pushing their colleges and universities to cut ties with Big Oil, CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Climate change initiatives by universities sometimes mask their financial ties to Big Oil. Students are demanding change.
Stony Brook University will lead research at the 400,000-square-foot "New York Climate Exchange," scheduled to open in 2028.
The 400,000-square-foot campus will be called the New York Climate Exchange, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The mayor says it's about finding cleaner, greener solutions and inspiring the rest of the world to follow suit. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
More than half of Americans say they are concerned about global warming, according to polling from Yale University late last year. Are we making any progress? David Schechter talked with one of the country's top climate scientists about what's really happening.
Earth Day is a time to look for ways to protect our planet, not just here but around the globe. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell spent two weeks documenting a recent trip to Tanzania.
Three in four Americans feel they have some responsibility to care for the environment for future generations, political divisions on climate remain.
Whether in kindergarten, middle, or high school, climate change curriculum in New Jersey schools is tailored with students in mind.
Climate change will continue to drive bigger storm surges, more intense rainfall and extreme heat - to name a few.
Experts say we can combat climate change today by moving away from fossil fuel consumption as a society. Efforts to make this happen are in progress off the coast of Long Island with New York's off-shore wind farm development. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock had a conversation with climate experts from around the region to discuss the latest projections.
Experts say climate change will continue to impact the Tri-State Area, driving bigger storm surges, more intense rainfall more often, and extreme heat that lingers longer, to name a few.
Mandatory climate change curriculum in New Jersey is the first in the U.S. The climate initiative is spearheaded by the state's first lady, Tammy Murphy. She spoke with CBS2's Alecia Reid.
The United Nations says about a third of all greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans is linked to food. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Essentially, what would have been pollution becomes an element of a building block for something else. CBS2's John Elliott reports
It's no secret why certain neighborhoods of the South Bronx are nicknamed "Asthma Alley." CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
To better understand how climate change will affect our area, CBS2's Meteorologist Vanessa Murdock spoke with local experts about their latest projections.
Mayor Eric Adams made an announcement about New York City's sustainability efforts Thursday.
