It wasn’t long ago that public infrastructure projects were both functional and beautiful. With funding from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill and $385 billion of climate spending from the Inflation Reduction Act, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine the role infrastructure can serve in cities.

21 counties across New York are on a drought watch by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation - unfortunately this fate will likely become the norm as the world heats up. The good news is that there are several new climate tech solutions hitting the market to help us manage our water resources.

Last week, NY Climate Tech partnered with Spring Street Climate Fund to host a rooftop discussion of climate politics and policy in the Empire State. We discussed how climate tech enthusiasts can help turn their ambition into reality on the ground…

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing organization in the United States, created in 1935. New York’s leaders announced $70 million in initial funding to deploy 30,000 window-sized electric heat pumps in developments across NYCHA’s portfolio.

In a late July surprise, Senate Democrats had their cake and ate it too. Immediately following the passage of the CHIPs Act by Republicans, the Democrats delivered a 1-2 punch aptly marketed as “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.” We finally have a climate deal! If passed, this will be…

It's so hot, they've wrapped a bridge in foil in the UK.

It's so hot, a museum roof melted in China.

It’s so hot, wildfires are burning in Greece.

It's so hot, pipes are bursting in the US.

It’s so hot, wheat crops are damaged in India.

It’s so hot, meteorologists named a heat wave for the first time in Spain.

IT’S SO HOT.

Celebrating City of Water Day with the Waterfront Alliance, the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, and the Gowanus Canal Conservancy, I got to go deep - literally and figuratively - into the storied history of one of New York City’s major watersheds.

As we watch so much gridlock at the federal level when it comes to robust climate action, it’s important to remember that New York is the 10th largest economy in the world - we are not only policymakers, but also marketmakers when it comes to leading a just transition!

Last week, the Supreme Court stripped the EPA of a crucial tool to regulate GHG emissions, thereby removing its power to respond to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. Today we’re going back in history to show what New York City looked like before we cared about our air, water, and soil - and what we need to do to ensure our past doesn’t turn into our future.

The decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and take away reproductive rights from millions of women across this country is an assault on the rights of humanity at large. It impacts half of our society, and in particular, the lowest income groups among us who suffer from economic and environmental injustices daily.

All hands - and feet - on deck! Having spent my career connecting the dots between cities, climate, and capital, I’ve learned that one of the most important things we can do to fight climate change is to talk about it. And a great way to start that conversation is to #ShowYourStripes!

On Juneteenth, we come together to celebrate the ancestors and leaders who fought for freedom. Their power, resiliency, and tenacity lives on today, as we continue to fight for equal rights and environmental justice for communities across the country.

Third-graders at P.S. 213 in East New York, Brooklyn have fewer skinned knees these days! It’s because the elementary school’s hard asphalt playground has been transformed into a green oasis with gardens, trees, an outdoor classroom, a gazebo, open play areas, and a multitude of child-friendly features.

Many of us likely hit the beach, relaxed in the city’s beautiful parks, or cooled down in the libraries this weekend. Despite living in a ‘concrete jungle,’ we’re blessed with public spaces that give us respite from rising temperatures. But these city treasures are not spread equally, and the results can be life-threatening.

Empowering women and girls represents the most impactful tool for achieving a climate-safe future. Investing in women founders and funders building the next generation of climate solutions will have a cascade of positive outcomes for our people and our planet.

Reflecting on my time at the COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference, I’m full of optimism and gratitude this holiday season.