Environment
Mayor Bloomberg Poised To Expand Food Scrap Composting Plan
In the coming years, New York City is looking at building a plant that would turn table scraps and egg shells into biogas to generate electricity.
Brooklyn Residents Make A Stink Over Proposed Bensonhurst Garbage Transfer Facility
Many Bensonhurst residents are still recovering from Superstorm Sandy, they told CBS 2′s Steve Langford that a new trash dump is the last thing they need.
Kids Spend The Day Learning To Do Their Part For The Environment
Kids and their parents spent the day in Park Slope learning more about how they can do their part to help the planet.
NYC Unveils First All-Electric Taxis
Six Nissan Leaf cabs will go into service Monday. Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky said the new taxis are zero-emission vehicles that are better for the environment.
Inaccessible New York Earth Day Special: The 5 Boro Green Roof Garden
In our series, Inaccessible New York, we’ve been visiting places that are off limits to the public. Well, this one has a twist.
New York State May Suspend Decision On Fracking Until 2015
The New York State Assembly voted Wednesday to suspend until 2015 any action on allowing gas drilling using fracking.
Mayor Bloomberg Unveils NYC’s First Green Food Truck
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and T. Boone Pickens took to City Hall Park on Thursday to unveil the Neapolitan Express, the first ever food truck completely powered by compressed natural gas.
Poll: New Yorkers Oppose Fracking By Narrow Margin
A poll suggests New York voter sentiment has shifted from support of shale gas drilling to opposition by a narrow margin.
Studies Show Air Pollution May Be Even More Dangerous Than Thought
Air pollution has now been linked to everything from heart attacks to cancer and strokes, but now, research is pointing to more widespread health effects – and people may be at risk even when pollution levels are deemed safe.
New Rochelle Considers Nixing Free Parking For City Hall Workers
If your employer made you pay to park at work, you’d probably be pretty upset.
New Jersey Company Uses Tyvek To Create ‘Vegan’ Footwear
In this age when we are struggling with climate change and other environmental issues, people are looking for products that are eco-friendly.
MTA Proposes ‘Green Fee’ On New MetroCards
The proposed surcharge will generate about $20 million a year, which will go into the agency’s operating budget. That includes an estimated $2 million saved by printing fewer MetroCards.
Adrian Benepe Stepping Down As NYC Parks Commissioner
The New York City Parks Department will be getting a new commissioner, WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported. Benepe will be replaced by Veronica White.
Full New Jersey Assembly To Vote On Fracking Measure
A bill passed the Assembly Environment Committee that would limit the treatment, disposal, and storage of the waste water from the controversial procedure, WCBS 880′s Levon Putney.
Styrofoam Marionettes Used At City Hall To Protest Lunch Trays In NYC Schools
Giant styrofoam marionettes were used at City Hall on Monday to protest the use of the material in New York City school lunch trays, WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported.
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