Category: Blog
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How Has NYC Transportation Changed Post COVID?
By Tamanna Mohapatra “The Hudson River Park Trust will be getting $5 million in state funding to build a two-block bicycle and pedestrian path along the West Side Highway.” “The Empire State Trail; a 750-mile network of space for bicyclists, hikers, runners, and others is now complete.” These recent headlines are seemingly good news, but…
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Green Tours – Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center (JBENC)
We are excited to offer a virtual tour of the Net Zero Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center (JBENC). The JBENC, located at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, NY is the first interactive education center within the New York State Parks system. This unique environmental education center specifically addresses the role of human energy…
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Monthly Forum: How Has COVID-19 Impacted Energy Use?
When COVID-19 hit, the virus not only infected bodies, but also homes. Our kitchens, bedrooms, even bathrooms became office spaces as people had to suddenly cram both work and leisure into the same place. This change drastically altered the distribution of energy usage across the city (and the world) as office buildings emptied and people…
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Getting Back Out: A City Dweller’s COVID Reflection on Nature in Place
By Pamela Berns In the lushness and vastness of the Western wilderness, the city dweller’s daily fight for blades of grass, open skies, and majestic mountains feels more like a calling than a battle. The city, with its tall buildings slicing the sky into slivers, darkening the streets long before sunset, can overwhelm with cynicism.…
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The Real Facts of Food Waste
By Tamanna Mohapatra The Irish philosopher Edmund Burke once said; “Facts are to the mind what food is to the body”. Essential. Let us, therefore, begin with some essential facts. Beware, these facts may kill your appetite. Worldwide, up to 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year, almost 1/3rd of the 3 billion produced. This is…
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Diversity: The Cornerstone of a New Green Economy
By Salmata Kaba WOMEN and BIPOC people have long faced the constant task of creating space for themselves within a greater entity. As the world begins to take more aggressive action to address the dire need for sustainability, it’s also becoming increasingly apparent that diversity will play a critical role in tackling this imperative.…
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WELL Buildings Pave the Way to a Post-COVID Built Environment
By Tamanna Mohapatra At what cost are we willing to work in buildings that don’t prioritize our well-being? This may well be a question we no longer need to worry about. This past January, we got some good news about the launch of IWBI’s new Health Safety-Seal that could improve health and safety in…
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Green Careers: Diversity in Green
The GreenHomeNYC Careers group is hosting a panel on Diversity in Green. For an industry to thrive, there has to be a diversity of thought and representation. Please join us on March 9th with our diverse panel of New Yorkers, as they share with us how they started in the sustainability field and where they…
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Monthly Forum – Climate Action Movements
Just two months after the U.S. formally withdrew from the Paris Agreement, President Biden re-joined and subsequently unveiled an ambitious climate change mitigation plan. This stark political u-turn was partially made possible by pressure from climate action movements. Climate action movements both old and new have been organizing for years to elect progressive candidates,…
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Green Careers: Community Action
The GreenHomeNYC Careers group is hosting a panel on Community Action. Community action plays a significant role in the acceleration of a greener environment. Come hear from professionals who work to educate and empower local communities on environmental justice and sustainability efforts, and learn about careers in this space. Speakers include: