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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Opinion: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities

Despite the associated health and environmental risks, the National Grid plans to build a fracked gas pipeline that runs through Brooklyn, which will hit marginalized communities the hardest. It is about time that we halt this pipeline and transition towards green energy.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor April 26, 2021

A 7-mile natural gas pipeline is under construction in northern Brooklyn. The multinational utility company National Grid wants to build the pipeline to pump natural gas from Pennsylvania...

Students from NYU Divest called for the university to become carbon neutral at protests on campus last year. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Decarbonization Resolution Passes University Senate

After months of collaboration between activists and the university administration, the decarbonization resolution passed the University Senate.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor April 24, 2019

A resolution to decarbonize the university passed at a University Senate meeting on Thursday with 47 votes in favor of the resolution and 40 votes against. Decarbonization calls...

Rebuttal: Hydrofracking far more malicious than presented

February 21, 2013
In response to Woodruff's hydrofracking pieces, Dulong and Hudson argue the malicious effects of hydrofracking far outweigh any financial gains.
New Van Sant film muddles promised political message

New Van Sant film muddles promised political message

December 27, 2012
Despite beautiful cinematography and a great cast, "Promised Land" fails to maintain a coherent agenda or interesting characters.
Courtesy of Jeremy Buckingham

New York state receives extension to create fracking regulations

December 3, 2012
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has opted for a 90-day extension to further review the legality of fracking.