For my first story I would like to focus on alternate lifestyles people are developing in NYC in response to climate change or those simply seeking to limit their carbon footprint. I believe this is a broad enough idea where I can essentially research from here many topics ranging from how food production, including raising livestock, are impacting our environment and how people are taking steps the make change. I can explore sustainable or econ-friendly practices of restaurants and stores, environmental regulation and green building practices. Primarily I would be focusing on sustainable efforts being made by restaurants and grocery stores locally.
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/imaw-gcf021820.php
https://ny.eater.com/2020/1/13/21030324/ethical-restaurants-zero-waste-vegan-sustainable-inclusive
https://www.fundera.com/blog/eco-friendly-small-business-ideas
https://www.dec.ny.gov/calendar/
https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/50034.html
Potential Experts:
Dawn Roberts-Semple, Environmental Scientist
Debra Swoboda, Behavioral Sciences – understanding genetic risk (i.e. environmental)
Lloyd Amaghionyeodiwe, Health Economics
Stephen Fearnley, Chemistry – Natural products
Beyond the Fold: Think Something New 