Interview by Mariana Simões on the fight to keep community composting alive in NYC. These programs were targeted for cuts as the city expanded curbside pickups instead "the brown bins that the city takes away, they’re taking it out of our community" bit.ly/40wbUWy

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) ranked all 51 NYC councilmembers—whose seats are up for grabs in their year’s elections—based on how they voted on key environmental bills in 2024. See how your lawmaker scored, via Mariana Simões: bit.ly/4heqMjE

How green is your city councilmember? Check this list! citylimits.org/2025/01/29/is-…

Councilmembers and the NYC Comptroller’s Office have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle climate emergencies. They propose more preparation ahead of wildfires, and legislation to offer shelter during downpours. via Mariana Simões: bit.ly/4aPoULY

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La campaña para eliminar mentiras sobre el cambio climático en comunidades latinas Mariana Simões de City Limits y Una Ciudad Sin Límites habla con GreenLatinos Climate Action Against Disinformation y Hot & Toxic powered by Gas Leaks citylimits.org/2025/02/19/la-…

“Our rent is too damn high in the first place and our utility bill shouldn’t be an additional burden.” via Mariana Simões: bit.ly/3XhH977

“Es absolutamente necesario que estados como Nueva York sigan liderando la acción por el clima y aborden la asequibilidad de la energía. NY Heat hace ambas cosas”, dijo Jessica Azulay, del grupo ecologista AGREE New York. por Mariana Simões: bit.ly/43uAcTU

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New York is supposed to be cutting its natural gas consumption - so why did it just approve a major pipeline enhancement? Had a ton of fun mapping this out with Mariana Simões and City Limits. Read the piece and check out the maps 👇

The approval of this major gas pipeline expansion mostly flew under the radar. But City Limits is keeping track of how much gas supply is coming to NY at a time when Donald Trump pushes for more fossil fuels and NY is supposed to be phasing them out. citylimits.org/2025/03/12/new…

A pretty striking stat from this Mariana Simões story on NYC's green job prospects: "City property owners have filed just 2,021 permits to install new, more energy efficient heating and cooling systems since 2017." bit.ly/43He215

The federal agency’s environmental justice office played a crucial role in helping New Yorkers reverse environmental burdens in their neighborhoods, according to EPA employees and community groups who spoke with City Limits. via Mariana Simões: bit.ly/3RITgXF

Great story by New York Focus' Colin Kinniburgh nysfocus.com/2025/05/06/new…

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As early voting kicks off Saturday for New York City’s primary race, Mariana Simões has your guide to the Democratic candidates’ stances on climate and environmental issues. bit.ly/3SJz4FE

Voting this morning? @citylimitsnews has info you need on four key issues @jeanmarieevelly + I on 🏘️ citylimits.org/primary-voter-… me on homelessness citylimits.org/primary-voter-… @marirebuasimoes on climate citylimits.org/primary-voter-… Daniel Parra Mejía on immigration citylimits.org/primary-voter-…

The bill, which now heads to the U.S. House for a vote, would get rid of Biden-era tax incentives that made solar and wind projects more affordable, and for homeowners making energy efficiency upgrades. via Mariana Simões: bit.ly/44IHrYF

“This bill could blow a hole through the heart of [New York’s] clean energy economy,” said Robert Freudenberg, vice president of Regional Plan's energy and environmental programs. Mariana Simões on the climate implications of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill bit.ly/44IHrYF

Really love this conversation Mariana Simões had with Your People at UPROSE 🌻's Elizabeth Yeampierre on leaning into local organizing in the face of federal disinvestment. "You have to invest in communities. Communities have the solutions."