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"We Can’t Kill Our Way Out of a Problem"

"As ecologists debate what to do about “invasive” swans in New York City, volunteers fight to keep them alive."

Activism

Biodiversity

Environmental Studies

Source: The Revelator, 04/30/2025

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"Environmental Groups Say Trump Admin Violated Their Free-Speech Rights"

"Scott Vlaun has been working with his school district in western Maine to cut back how much energy it uses and helping his town come up with a plan to deal with climate threats from things like rising temperatures and worsening floods."

Climate Change

Disasters

Environmental Health

Environmental Justice

Nuclear Power & Radiation

Source: NPR, 04/25/2025

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New Jersey Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Reaches Closed Nuclear Power Plant

"A fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey forced thousands of people to temporarily evacuate on Tuesday, as officials warned the blaze could become the largest in the state in about 20 years."

People & Population

Source: Guardian, 04/24/2025

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"Burgum Halts Work On NY Offshore Wind Project"

"Interior Secretary Doug Burgum halted construction of a major offshore wind farm off New York on Wednesday, in a marked escalation of President Donald Trump’s fight against offshore wind."

Climate Change

Energy & Fuel

Source: E&E News, 04/18/2025

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"An Albany Neighborhood At The Heart Of New York's Lead Poisoning Epidemic"

"The 12206 ZIP code, which encompasses West Hill, Beverwyck and Upper Washington Avenue, has one of the state's highest concentrations of childhood lead poisoning."

Chemicals

Consumer

Environmental Health

Environmental Justice

Source: Albany Times Union, 04/17/2025

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April 10, 2025

The End of Green Capitalism?

Join a free roundtable discussion, organized by The People’s Forum and co-sponsored by The Natural History Museum, on what some are calling a “crisis in green capitalism.” Attend in person in New York City or watch the livestream. 6-8 p.m. ET.

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April 24, 2025

The Language of Climate Politics: Author Genevieve Guenther in Conversation With Journalist Daniel Wolfe

This in-person event, 5-7 p.m. at the University of Rhode Island, is open to the public. Join The Washington Post's Daniel Wolfe for a conversation with Guenther about her investigation into the propaganda that justifies the fossil-fuel economy and offering new ways to talk about the climate crisis in an effort to create transformative change.

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Workshops and Fellowships

April 3, 2025

DEADLINE: Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy — A Fellowship for Journalists

This new three-month fellowship program for US-based, mid-career journalists was created by Ocean Nexus and Metcalf Institute, in collaboration with the Uproot Project, to advance transformative changes at the intersection of ocean governance, social justice, and equity. Apply by Apr 3, 2025.

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Duffy Gives NYC 30-Day Congestion Pricing Extension, Puts Hochul ‘On Notice’

"Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the administration was giving New York City a 30-day extension for its congestion pricing plan and putting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) “on notice.”