Food

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November 18, 2020 | Press Release

NYC Community Garden Coalition, Earthjustice, and Fifty-Two Groups Petition City

Community gardens contribute a host of important environmental and social benefits for New York City but currently remain vulnerable to development

November 18, 2020 | Legal Document

From the Ground Up: A Petition to Protect New York City's Community Gardens

The New York City Community Garden Coalition (NYCCGC), Earthjustice, and 52 organizations submit this petition to New York City government agencies, requesting heightened legal protections for New York City’s community gardens through designation as Critical Environmental Areas.

November 18, 2020 | Feature

From the Ground Up: A Petition to Protect New York City’s Community Gardens

By protecting community gardens through CEA designation, New York City can help to ensure that the gardens continue to strengthen and transform neighborhoods for decades to come.

November 18, 2020 | Crónica

Desde las Raíces: Una petición para proteger los jardines comunitarios de la ciudad de Nueva York

La petición solicita mayores protecciones legales para los jardines comunitarios a través de una designación conocida como Áreas Ambientales Críticas (CEA).

November 5, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Federal Court Declares Genetically Engineered Salmon Unlawful

Court rules U.S. Food and Drug Administration failed to analyze the risk escaped engineered salmon pose to endangered wild salmon

September 16, 2020 | In the News: Mother Jones

Here’s How Big Farms Got a Big Government Pass on Air Pollution

September 16, 2020 | Fact Sheet

Agriculture and Climate Change- New York

Climate change and weather shocks present a severe and immediate threat to New York’s agricultural communities.

September 16, 2020 | Reference

Deep Decarbonization in the United States (Ch 30) Environmental Law Institute

This chapter examines the agricultural strategies, practices, and technologies available to increase soil carbon sequestration and reduce GHG emissions.