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Sewage Overflows Caused By Sandy
Superstorm Sandy caused 11 billion gallons of partially or untreated sewage - the equivalent of Central Park stacked 41 feet high - to leak into rivers, lakes, and waterways, according to this report by Climate Central. New York City reported six sewage spills larger than 100,000,000 gallons, and 28 larger than 1 million gallons. New York authorities estimate it will cost nearly $2 billion to repair flood damaged sewage treatment facilities. Sewage overflow is common in the city, although not on this scale, and climate change will only make things worse, the group warns: "Climate change is making sewage treatment plants more vulnerable to major failures and overflows due to rising seas, more intense coastal storms, and increasingly heavy precipitation events." (April 30, 2013)
Alternative fuel vehicles for state agencies
State agencies are in compliance with an executive order that vehicle purchases be alternative fuel vehicles, but guidelines about when to use which type of fuel are lax, according to this audit by the state comptroller. (September 20, 2012)
Housing authority water costs
A new water conservation program at the Housing Authority could widen its budget deficit, according to the Independent Budget Office. The bill could rise from $149.9 million last year to about $160 million in 2013. The authority’s five-year operating plan shows a general fund deficit of $61.3 million this year and $63.3 million for 2013. (August 21, 2012)
Testing the waters
A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council finds a sharp rise in beach closings due to water contamination. (June 28, 2012)
Waste-to-energy
This report by the Citizens Budget Commission makes the case that waste-to-energy should be a much larger component of the city's solid waste management strategy. (June 4, 2012)
Superstorm Sandy caused 11 billion gallons of partially or untreated sewage - the equivalent of Central Park stacked 41 feet high - to leak into rivers, lakes, and waterways, according to this report by Climate Central. New York City reported six sewage spills larger than 100,000,000 gallons, and 28 larger than 1 million gallons. New York authorities estimate it will cost nearly $2 billion to repair flood damaged sewage treatment facilities. Sewage overflow is common in the city, although not on this scale, and climate change will only make things worse, the group warns: "Climate change is making sewage treatment plants more vulnerable to major failures and overflows due to rising seas, more intense coastal storms, and increasingly heavy precipitation events." (April 30, 2013)
Alternative fuel vehicles for state agencies
State agencies are in compliance with an executive order that vehicle purchases be alternative fuel vehicles, but guidelines about when to use which type of fuel are lax, according to this audit by the state comptroller. (September 20, 2012)
Housing authority water costs
A new water conservation program at the Housing Authority could widen its budget deficit, according to the Independent Budget Office. The bill could rise from $149.9 million last year to about $160 million in 2013. The authority’s five-year operating plan shows a general fund deficit of $61.3 million this year and $63.3 million for 2013. (August 21, 2012)
Testing the waters
A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council finds a sharp rise in beach closings due to water contamination. (June 28, 2012)
Waste-to-energy
This report by the Citizens Budget Commission makes the case that waste-to-energy should be a much larger component of the city's solid waste management strategy. (June 4, 2012)
SmokeFree Educational Services
The place to go for anything and everything concerning anti-tobacco activism in New York and around the nation, including information on smoking cessation, anti-smoking legislation, latest news, and links to other organizations.
Natural Resources Defense Council
One of the Country's most prominent environmental advocacy groups, NRDC initiates precedent-setting litigation and pushes public policy's conceptual envelope. Appropriately "green" headquarters are in the Flatiron District.
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
The people who watch over NYC's water supply, wastewater treatment, environmental planning and other environmental issues.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
Federal agency with broad mandate and enormous scope. NY State is located in Region 2. The site hosts a universe of government-certified information on matters from toxic waste cleanup to clean air.
New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
The website of the non-profit New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health includes an excellent, in-depth section -- "9/11 related occupational safety and health." It provides links to newspapers and magazines, as well as specialzed journals, covering WTC-related issues.
The place to go for anything and everything concerning anti-tobacco activism in New York and around the nation, including information on smoking cessation, anti-smoking legislation, latest news, and links to other organizations.
Natural Resources Defense Council
One of the Country's most prominent environmental advocacy groups, NRDC initiates precedent-setting litigation and pushes public policy's conceptual envelope. Appropriately "green" headquarters are in the Flatiron District.
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
The people who watch over NYC's water supply, wastewater treatment, environmental planning and other environmental issues.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
Federal agency with broad mandate and enormous scope. NY State is located in Region 2. The site hosts a universe of government-certified information on matters from toxic waste cleanup to clean air.
New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
The website of the non-profit New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health includes an excellent, in-depth section -- "9/11 related occupational safety and health." It provides links to newspapers and magazines, as well as specialzed journals, covering WTC-related issues.
