Why Restaurant Patio Heaters Might Be a Net Gain for the Climate
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We asked our columnist — the nation's leading expert on carbon emissions — whether winter heat lamps will destroy or save our city. He came down on the latter.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Public Health
The Other Type of Car Pollution That Harms Us All
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Noise pollution from busy roads is nearly as harmful to our health as air pollution.
School Outdoor Space is Limited in NYC — By Cars
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"Cars parked in schoolyards are a symptom of how we’ve surrendered our city to automobiles," says one activist.
Opinion: Let the Schools Use the Streets
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The city's opening of streets for restaurants provided a lifeline in the pandemic. The schools deserve no less.
Talking Headways Podcast: The Social Determinants of Health
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A prominent doctor talks about why systemic racism in development leads to bad health outcomes in low-income communities.
Op-Ed: Making Black Lives Matter in Street Safety
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Our racial-equity lens must foster real policies that can be regularly evaluated and measured.