How the Lower East Side City Councilwoman ignored her constituents, laid waste to a treasured neighborhood park and now poses as an environmental champion as she runs for Congress.
New Yorkers Comment on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, and What They Hope For the Future
The Indypendent hit the streets and spoke to New Yorkers in Washington Square Park about their responses to recent Supreme Court decisions.
How the Build Public Renewables Act Stalled and What Lies Ahead for the Green New York Movement
An update on the fight for more public power in New York.
NY State on Verge of Historic Public Power Victory, But Key Obstacles Remain
Is the New York State Legislature finally getting serious about embracing renewable energy? Or is this an election-year mirage?
Extinction Rebellion Urges Revolt Against Climate Inaction
Extinction Rebellion uses civil disobedience to dramatize the need for climate action. They are also thinking about the long term.
Beyond Con Ed: For New York, Public Power is the Past and the Future
There’s an alternative to the utility monopoly’s soaring rates, shoddy service and indifference to climate change.
After 10 Months, Teamsters Still on Strike at Brooklyn Oil Terminal
Ten dollar an hour pay disparity fuels oil terminal workers battle with billionaire boss.
We Went to Court for Climate, but Albany is the Real Culprit
Photo: Climate activists from New York City DSA rally near City Hall last June to demand that the state…
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The Heat is On: Sweeping Actions Urged Ahead of U.N. Climate Summit
Each new year brings record high temperatures, expanded wildfires, intensified hurricanes, floods and droughts, melting permafrost, acidification of the…
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