{"id":54853,"date":"2016-11-11T13:36:13","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T17:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=54853"},"modified":"2019-09-25T12:38:13","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T16:38:13","slug":"sustainability-in-nyc-an-interview-with-michael-treglia-of-the-nature-conservancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/54853\/sustainability-in-nyc-an-interview-with-michael-treglia-of-the-nature-conservancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability in NYC: An Interview with Michael Treglia of The Nature Conservancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Header photo by cartoonist and writer Bob Eckstein<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>Protecting nature isn\u2019t an easy assignment, especially in the midst of the growing specter of climate change. The Nature Conservancy, founded in 1951, is a leading organization undertaking the daunting task of safeguarding our fragile environment. Operating projects in 69 countries, the Nature Conservancy works to counteract pollution, restore wildlife, and reduce the impact of humanity on ecosystems worldwide. \"treglia_fieldphoto\"

1. How are we New Yorkers doing in terms of our carbon footprint?<\/b><\/p>\n

New Yorkers are generally well-informed and savvy when it comes to our decisions about our environmental impact. Recent <\/span>public opinion research<\/span> commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows most New Yorkers believe climate change is a serious problem and want to take action.<\/span><\/p>\n

New York City generally does well in terms maintaining a low carbon footprint for a few reasons. For example, many New York City residents live in apartments \u2013 shared walls reduce energy required for heating and cooling, as less is lost through outside walls and windows. Similarly, city dwellers tend to rely on public transportation or walk to their destinations, which is much more efficient than driving everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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