Tackling Trash: What Happens to New York City’s Garbage?
Americans generate more trash than anyone else on the planet—three times the global average per person. New York City, with its population of over...
Manhattan’s Water Treatment: How the Wards Island Plant Works
The wastewater treatment plant in Manhattan is one of New York City's largest, processing hundreds of millions of gallons of urban sewage every single...
Pearl Street Station: Thomas Edison’s First Commercial Power Plant in the U.S.
Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent light bulb and a complete system for generating and distributing direct current was a scientific breakthrough that changed...
How Green Tourism Thrives in Manhattan
In New York City, the concrete jungle that never sleeps, eco-tourism is gaining popularity year after year. All five boroughs, including Manhattan, offer diverse...