The Kent Peaker Plant is scheduled to close by 2030.
Tag: Environment
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‘All Things Considered’ To Broadcast Live from Transmitter Park for Earth Day
Tune in April 21 at 4 PM!
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Kingsland Wildflowers Festival Returns for Its 6th Year
Stop and smell the roses, errr, wildflowers.
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Upgrade to National Grid Facility Faces Opposition in Public Hearing
“We need parks, not more fracked gas.”
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North Brooklyn Environmental History Zine Releases First Issue
Greenpoint has experienced its fair share of environmental issues over the years including one of the biggest continental oil spills in U.S. history, the construction of New Yorks’ largest wastewater […]
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THIS THURSDAY (12/14): NAG Environmental Happy Hour!
Via Neighbors Allied for Good Growth: Do you want to get involved with a North Brooklyn neighborhood group? Do you care about environmental issues? Join us for a drink! The […]
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Sustainable Shine: Greenpoint Glitter’s Biodegradable Cosmetics Help the Planet
A little bit of glitter can go a long way. It’s a fabulous way to give your day a little something lustrous, whether it’s on an outfit, an accessory, or […]
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Neighbors Allied For Good Growth Fundraiser Gala This Thursday (10/26)!
Neighbors Allied For Good Growth (NAG), is a long standing community group made up of dedicated local activists that volunteer their time. If you’re not already aware, NAG was instrumental […]
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Who Sees the Trees? Greenpoint’s Citizen Pruners!
We might live in the concrete jungle, but according to this fantastic interactive tree map made by the New York City Parks department, Greenpoint is blessed with arboreal abundance. Our […]
Posted inEnvironmental
BQGreen fights Public Health Emergency with “Park out of Thin Air” over the BQE
Williamsburg is full of a lot of fabulous things like delicious food, beautiful art and exciting entertainment, but our neighborhood can’t boast a lot of park space. In fact, when […]