News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–“Climate change and this discussion oftentimes is not the priority,” said Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. “We’re trying to just get folks to see that climate change is happening now.” Story by Emily Suhr
BC Town Hall Demands Climate Action From Next Mayor Read More
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND—Big-name companies are getting away with emitting bounties of greenhouse gases despite making promises of sustainability, said an expert. Story by Sahara Ahmed
CSI Invites Media Expert to Discuss Climate Change’s ‘Branding Problem’ Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–Students demand Gov. Kathy Hochul to address climate change through bills like “Solar on Schools” and the NY Heat Act, which aims to cut energy bills for low-to-moderate income New Yorkers. Story by Ezae Darby
CUNY Students Attend ‘Youth Day of Action’ in Albany Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE–Locals and state elected officials are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that requires big oil companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for projects that will address climate change. Story by Regina Martinez
Who Pays For Climate Initiatives? NY Governor Faces Choice: Taxpayers or Big Oil Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE — The BC chapter aims to support various transformative environmental action policies. Their goal is to create climate jobs for communities of color, according to their project outline. Story by Tejaswi Kunamneni
New Club Aims to Protect Environment Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE–“Creating a sustainable New York requires a collective effort,” said BC physics professor Dr. Micha Tonkiewicz. Story by Leopoldo Nin
Queens College Hosts First CUNY Climate Summit Read More