Category: Blog
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Film Review: The Story of Plastic
By Tamanna Mohapatra This documentary is in the same vein as the other popular “The Story Of…” series that first came to the public’s attention from founder Annie Leonard in 2007. I remember being very influenced by ‘The Story of Stuff’.” This movie is no different. The opening scene is a bit jarring yet…
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Request Your Ballot NOW For the June NY State Presidential Primary Election
The New York State Presidential Primary is ON, and a number of important elections will take place in counties around NY State and in districts throughout NYC. You can vote by mail, only if you request an absentee ballot by June 16. YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO RECEIVE A MAIL-IN BALLOT BY JUNE 16!…
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Monthly Forum: Sustainability in the 2020 Election Cycle (Virtual Edition)
In these tumultuous times, State and Local governments matter more than ever, and your vote is critical for overcoming the challenges of climate change and environmental injustice. Which candidates have strong pro-environment voting records? What policies will address the pressing needs of our most affected communities? This special GreenHomeNYC Forum will help…
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VOTER REGISTRATION FOR NEW YORK’S JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION ENDS THIS WEEK!
The New York State Presidential Primary is ON, and a number of important elections will take place in counties around NY State and in districts throughout NYC. Vote-by-mail, early voting, and in-person voting will all be available. BUT YOU MUST BE REGISTERED! On June 10, 2020, GHNYC will host a Forum on the…
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Don’t Miss Green Careers for Non-STEM—May 26 at 6:30pm
Speaker Preview: Judith Albert Along with three other experts, Judith Albert will join GreenHomeNYC online on Tuesday, May 26 to explore the green career paths for non-STEM professionals. Judy’s own green career path certainly didn’t begin with a STEM education. She holds a degree in Latin American Studies and has practiced law. She worked…
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{Green Careers} May – Sustainability for non-STEM
Join us for our May 2020 Green Careers webinar for a panel discussion + Q&A with individuals who work in sustainability that do not have STEM degrees. So you don’t have a STEM degree, but you want a career in sustainability? Green careers in New York are expected to increase in demand over the coming…
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Monthly Forum: Virtual Edition – Quantifying Climate Change
Quantifying the effects of climate change can be a daunting task to even the brightest scientific minds! To help demystify this complex topic, GreenHomeNYC is bringing leading climate change experts together to discuss their most recent efforts around quantifying our changing environment, and what it means for New York City. Date: Wednesday, May…
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Learn about Passive House at our Virtual Tour of Wythe Windows Factory
Join our virtual factory tour of Wythe Windows, makers of Passive House level high-performance windows—manufactured locally and distributed nationally. Learn about Passive House and the role of super high performance windows in meeting these standards. The window is often the weakest part of the building envelope—it’s where much of the thermal losses, air leakage, and…
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Viewpoint: Stop Saying that Coronavirus is Good for the Planet
Here are real ways that New Yorkers can help. By Matthew Hayek The turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has us yearning for a silver lining. Many have pointed to clear skies and wildlife returning to cities as inspiring signs that the economic slowdown is giving mother earth the chance to breathe. However,…
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A Prescient Message: “Emergency Room” Art Installation by Andy McWilliams
By Pamela Berns When artist Andy McWilliams was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, he saw a clear parallel between the urgency of a his own personal health crisis and the global urgency of climate change. As a result, he created his 2016 art installation “Emergency Room.” As the world tackles the challenges of COVID19,…