The Upside is our roundup of some of the good news that’s happening in the world, highlighting the ways that communities, scientists, governments, and individuals are making a difference with positive environmental efforts.
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“This is the Future of What We’ll Be Doing in NYC”: Stories of Community Engagement with Lisa Bloodgood
What do you know about the environmental history of your neighborhood? We spoke with Lisa Bloodgood, Director of Advocacy and Education at Newtown Creek Alliance about how they’re looking to the past, to build a more resilient future.
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What is a Gateway? Connecting The Earth To The Cloud
The Temboo gateway serves as a bridge between environmental sensors that live in the air, soil, or water, and the data visualization and insights platform that lives in the cloud. Let’s take a closer look!
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Green Roofs in Greenpoint
What makes a green roof great? Newtown Creek Alliance has deployed a network of soil sensors at Kingsland Wildflowers to find out.
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Microplastics and Macro Impacts
Have you ever heard of microplastics? These small plastic particles have big environmental impacts. Fortunately, there are ways to help!
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Stories of Community Engagement: Christian Murphy, Ecology Coordinator at Bronx River Alliance
Christian Murphy is an Ecology Coordinator with Bronx River Alliance, and is working to educate and inform residents about air quality in the area. Hear how he approaches this important topic in in our ongoing Stories of Community Engagement interview series.
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The Planet Can’t Wait For You To Learn To Code
Building a system to monitor your environment is hard. However, thanks to new technologies like no-code software platforms, it’s getting easier and easier, regardless of technical expertise. Let’s take a look at the ways in which these emerging technologies can help break down the skills barrier and democratize environmental monitoring for everyone.
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Breathing in the Bronx: Air Quality in Real Time
What can hyperlocal air quality data over time tell us? The Bronx River Alliance is finding out for their community.
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How to Spot Greenwashing & Shop Sustainably
Greenwashing and ethical consumption go hand in hand. Learn about how to avoid misinformation when supporting green companies!
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15 Women Fighting for Environmental Justice
In honor of International Women’s Day, here are 15 women leaders who have dedicated their lives to fighting for environmental justice.
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