What do beachfront homes and businesses, sand dunes, and snowy owls have in common? They’re all at risk from increasingly intense winter storms. Early January’s bomb cyclone wreaked havoc all … Read more
Hurricane Sandy
Remembering Hurricane Sandy and Looking to the Future
Three years ago, one of the largest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic slammed into the heavily populated coastline of New Jersey and New York. Seawalls, bulkheads, and other human-made … Read more
New York’s Next Superhero? An Offshore Wind Farm
The best sail of my life took place off the eastern end of Long Island. Upon learning that the winds off of New York’s coast present some of the most … Read more
After Sandy, Will New Jersey Act on Climate?
In this month’s United in-flight magazine, there is a major expose on New Jersey, a state that one year ago was on the hearts and minds of citizens nationwide when … Read more
The Costs of Climate Change and Extreme Weather like Hurricane Sandy
One year ago, Hurricane Sandy, the second costliest hurricane in American history, made landfall on the East Coast. Twelve months later, the images of demolished landscapes and neighborhoods are still … Read more
One Year after Hurricane Sandy, Clean Energy Leaders Plan Big Solutions for the Year Ahead
You know that feeling – equal parts daunting and exhilarating – that you get when you see or meet the champions of your cause, the experts of your favorite field? … Read more
Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy – A Blueprint for a Better Future for People and Wildlife
While I was enjoying my August beach vacation, the federal government was releasing its plan for rebuilding the New York City metro area and the New Jersey shore in the … Read more
Volunteers Get Dirty on Earth Day to Restore Hurricane-Damaged Youth Garden
Earth Day 2013 at New York City’s Gateway National Recreation Area was a day for partnerships. Home Depot, National Park Service and NWF volunteers all converged at the Ecology Village garden … Read more
