Cherry Blossoms Make a Pretty Picture
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's famed cherry blossom trees draw a crowd.
Topic: Environment
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Going Bagless in Brooklyn
Some small shops are no long offering customers disposable bags with purchases.
Spending Green to be Green
The Green Products Expo touted everything from home soda-making kits to eco-friendly pots and pans.
via New York Daily News
Getting the Most Out of Compost
New Yorkers are getting an education in composting, thanks to a city program.
Sun Rising on Careers in Solar Energy
The Center for Sustainable Energy offers training in solar power conversion. Students include traditional electricians.
via New York Daily News
Nothing Easy About E-Waste
Getting rid of old electronics, like televisions and computers, can be a confusing and frustrating process.
via 219 Magazine
Big Stink Over Gowanus’ Future
The feds are eying using Superfund money to clean up the Gowanus Canal. But opponents – including City Hall – say the Superfund process would take too long and could prevent redevelopment along the canal’s banks.
via Mott Haven Herald
Green Dreams For Port Morris
The proposed South Bronx Greenway could bring tree-lined paths and waterfront parks to Port Morris’ lifeless streets.