Climate Change News

Heavy Rain Again Scrambles Commute for NYC, But City Escapes Forecast’s Worst

by Samantha Maldonado July 31, 2025, 3:55 p.m.Aug. 12, 2025, 6:09 p.m.

The National Weather Service had predicted up to 5 inches of rain in the area and issued flash flood warnings for all five boroughs.

Attorney General Letitia James speaks about lawsuits against companies selling ghost gun kits, June 29, 2022.

Trump Administration

New York Among 20 States Suing FEMA for Canceling Disaster Preparedness Funds

by Anna Kramer, NOTUS July 16, 2025, 1:23 p.m.July 16, 2025, 1:23 p.m.

Following major flooding in Texas, New York and New Jersey, several Democratic states are suing to recoup the federal grants they were previously awarded to mitigate future hazards.

Weather

Latest Subway Soaking Raises More Questions Over System’s Vulnerability

by Jose Martinez July 15, 2025, 2:24 p.m.July 15, 2025, 7:13 p.m.

The MTA and transit watchdogs say the city needs to do more to help protect trains and stations from flooding. “It’s a team effort, for sure. But the city is the captain in this case.”

How to New York

What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot

by Samantha Maldonado and Rachel Kahn June 20, 2025, 4:25 p.m.June 20, 2025, 4:25 p.m.

There is no legal right for air conditioning in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center.

People vote in Chinatown while temperatures soar into the upper 80s.

Campaign 2025

Heat Wave to Hit NYC as Voters Hit the Polls. Here’s How to Cast a Ballot Safely.

by Samantha Maldonado June 20, 2025, 2:32 p.m.June 23, 2025, 10:33 a.m.

Temperatures Tuesday are expected to zoom into the mid-90s as climate change collides with the exercise of democracy.

Local Law 97 service providers at an expo at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, June 17, 2024.

Climate Change

Buildings Get Temporary Reprieve From Carbon Restrictions

by Samantha Maldonado June 17, 2025, 3:52 p.m.June 17, 2025, 7:26 p.m.

Passed six years ago, Local Law 97 was an attempt to make the city’s buildings greener. Property owners say they need more time.

Climate Change

Flooding Is NYC’s Most Pressing Public Health Threat, New City Report Says

by Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat June 16, 2025, 4:57 p.m.June 16, 2025, 4:59 p.m.

Severe floods are associated with increased death rates for cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases, as well as injury-related deaths.

Comptroller Brad Lander holds a press conference along the East River.

Environment

Climate Challenge Looms Over Mayor’s Race Dominated by Other Issues

by Samantha Maldonado June 9, 2025, 5:00 a.m.June 18, 2025, 6:38 p.m.

Mayors are obligated by law to plan for rising seas and temperatures, a legacy of Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

HOPE Program participants working with NYC CoolRoofs apply a reflective paint to a Flushing residential building roof

Climate Change

Roof Painters Reflect on Their Role Fighting Climate Change

by Samantha Maldonado May 27, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 27, 2025, 12:02 p.m.

If you’ve wondered why more rooftops gleam with a bright white coating, it’s part of a plan to lower building temperatures by bouncing sunlight that would otherwise get absorbed.

Climate Change

House Republicans Just Dealt a Blow to Wind Developers

by Shifra Dayak, NOTUS May 23, 2025, 10:21 a.m.May 23, 2025, 10:21 a.m.

The administration lifted a stop-work order on a New York offshore wind project the same week House Republicans passed a bill gutting tax credits for renewable energy.

Climate Change

Heavy Rain Again Scrambles Commute for NYC, But City Escapes Forecast’s Worst

New York Among 20 States Suing FEMA for Canceling Disaster Preparedness Funds

Latest Subway Soaking Raises More Questions Over System’s Vulnerability

What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot

Heat Wave to Hit NYC as Voters Hit the Polls. Here’s How to Cast a Ballot Safely.

Buildings Get Temporary Reprieve From Carbon Restrictions

Flooding Is NYC’s Most Pressing Public Health Threat, New City Report Says

Climate Challenge Looms Over Mayor’s Race Dominated by Other Issues

Roof Painters Reflect on Their Role Fighting Climate Change

House Republicans Just Dealt a Blow to Wind Developers

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