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Environment

VOICE CHOICE

Jumpstart Your Earth Day Vibes at Union Square

Advocate for the planet while checking out music, art, and sustainable snacks at Earth Day Initiative’s annual festival.

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War In Ukraine

Russia’s Destruction of Ukraine’s Environment has National and International – and Personal – Consequences

A passionate nature photographer became another victim of Vladimir Putin’s savage war.

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Village Voice article on the multiple threats that climate change present to New York City.

Environment

Can NYC’s New Climate Agenda Keep Our Heads Above Water?

Green buildings and plans for carbon-zero living vs. global collapse.

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Environment

California Votes to Ban Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

The idea is for cars to go fully hydro or electric, a move that is a first for not just the U.S., but worldwide.

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Village Voice article by Professor Oleg Rubel about the destruction of Ukraine's natural environment by Russian attacks

War In Ukraine

Nature On Fire in Ukraine

As Earth Day 2022 arrives, a Ukrainian professor reports on how Russia is destroying Ukraine’s environment and killing its animals.

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April 18 2022 Village Voice story about climate change protesters in New York City

Environment

Extinction Rebellion Takes to NYC’s Streets to Fight Climate Change

On Saturday, 13 people were arrested during a nonviolent climate change rally 

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Environment

Kurt Vonnegut Revisits Earth for Earth Day

We talk with the space-and-time-traveling author about the plight of our planet, and if there is still hope for its rescue

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Environment

Snow Job: Climate Change is Making Skiing an Uphill Climb

Family-owned resorts north of NYC work on welcoming skiers despite scarcer snow and corporate intrusions

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Village voice story and photos by Ali Smith about canners helping the environment

News

A Revolution Is Taking Place, One Can at a Time

“Waste pickers” are helping the planet while paying their bills—it’s time to show them some respect

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Environment

Thanks for Feasting Sustainably

Getting past the greenwashing hype to find real ways to give thanks to the planet year-round

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