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Activists staged a three day sit-in at the capitol in Albany, to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act into law.

Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act championed by Bronx Assembly Member, paving way for funding in the borough

By Sadie Brown

The city’s annual “tree-cycling” program, Mulchfest, starts Dec. 26.

NYC Parks kicks off Mulchfest with nine Bronx drop-off sites for Christmas tree recycling

By Christian Murray

New Yorkers in the rain

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NYC drought: Mayor Adams lifts fireworks and grilling ban after decent November rain – but Big Apple needs more help

Snow shovelers at work

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Cold cash: Sanitation Department now recruiting for emergency snow shovelers in NYC

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City kicks off Urban Forest Plan to increase tree canopy

By Emily Swanson

NYC drought rain storm person with umbrella

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NYC drought: Substantial rain finally expected for Big Apple amid prolonged dry spell and wildfires

The Croton Reservoir amid NYC drought

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NYC DROUGHT WARNING: Mayor Adams elevates actions to conserve water amid continued rainless streak in NYC

FDNY firefighter battles NYC wildfire

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FDNY establishes task force to tackle NYC wildfires amid ongoing drought

Member of Sanitation Department

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New mandatory garbage rule to begin in NYC Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know

Rit Aggarwala, the city's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, urges New Yorkers to conserve water as the city enters a 'drought watch.'

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City Hall officials urge New Yorkers to conserve water amid drought watch

Dripping faucet amid NYC drought

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NYC drought watch: Historically dry October leads to water conservation efforts in November

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Hundreds of Bronx co-op buildings could get new tax breaks for green upgrades

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx community environmental justice projects eligible for grants through EPA and Fordham University

By Sadie Brown

Mayor Adams stands with city officials to announce the Queens organics composting program

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Mandatory composting starts Oct. 6: Here’s what you need to know

The South Bronx is home to two gas-powered peaker plants, Harlem River Yards and Hell Gate (pictured). Photo Adrian Childress

Op-ed: We must do these 4 things to advance environmental justice in the Bronx

By Tracey Capers

curbside composting

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Bronx Curbside composting to go into effect October 6

By Sadie Brown

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