A chemical reaction involving emissions from cars and buildings can negate their environmental benefits. New research shows what big cities can do about it. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Trees and Shrubs”
A 108-Foot-Tall Cottonwood Thrills the ‘Tree Hunter’
An upstate arborist found what he believes is the state’s biggest tree in the town of Schaghticoke. He was ecstatic. Source: New York Times
Her Job? Planting Thousands of Trees Every Year in New York City.
Melinda Clancy, a procurement forester, describes why she selects maples for the Bronx and lilacs for Brooklyn. Source: New York Times
Casino Bonanza May Soon Hit New York
The Legislature is likely to permit three casinos in the New York area, and Mayor Eric Adams wants the city to get two of them. Source: New York Times
The Bitcoin Case That Puzzled the Shadowy World of Cryptocurrency
Officials said the couple went to great lengths to try to launder stolen Bitcoin. Source: New York Times
A Million More Trees for New York City: Leaders Want a Greener Canopy
The city’s five borough presidents are also urging the mayor to honor a pledge to spend 1 percent of the municipal budget on parks. Source: New York Times
Maya Lin’s Dismantled ‘Ghost Forest’ to Be Reborn as Boats
Teenagers are making boats using the wood from her grove installation at Madison Square Park, and the artist is happy that the work is seeing a new life. Source: New York Times
Police Standoff With Man in a Tree Ends on the Third Day
On Wednesday, a Queens man climbed into a tree near his home to avoid the police. On Friday, he finally came down. Source: New York Times
For States Dealing With the Spotted Lanternfly, the Policy Is No Mercy
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, is a voracious plant-eater and public nuisance that could cost state economies hundreds of millions of dollars. Source: New York Times
The Don Quixote of Brooklyn, Tilting at Plastic Bags
His quest? To remove garbage from the branches of trees throughout our fair city. Source: New York Times
Isaias Outages: In Storm's Wake, Million Still Without Power in N.Y., N.J. and C.T
Utilities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut raced to restore power, but officials said it might take several days, in some cases. Source: New York Times
Enjoying Your Backyard All Summer Long
Summer heat and bugs can make your outdoor space unbearable. Here are some ways to help you stay outside comfortably. Source: New York Times