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New York City aims to improve public health with campaign against soda

New York City has unveiled a new ad campaign encouraging people to put down sodas, sugary juices and sports drinks, store-made coffee drinks, and other beverages laden with sugar and high fructose corn syrup in an effort to educate New Yorkers on calorie consumption.

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The Great Food Race

Chicago and New York City have been competing for green props for nearly a decade—and both lay claim to the “greenest city” title. Now they’re vying to be the first to pass a resolution in favor of greener food.

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Does Manhattan Need an Airport Instead of That Park?

Sure, Central Park is nice…for some of the year, at least. But how convenient would it be to just have an airport there instead. So convenient, right?

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Six Thousand Feet of Rooftop Vegetables

New York City has very little land that is not covered with buildings, forcing New Yorkers to find innovative solutions if they want to keep their agricultural production truly local.

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High-flying kites could power New York

A fleet of kites could harvest enough energy from high-altitude winds to power New York, report researchers from the Carnegie Institution and California State University.