Sean Patrick Adams explores coal storage and expansion in nineteenth-century America.
Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, New York, was the subject of a struggle over where to dispose of the waste of a city strapped for space. While the landfill was closed in 2001, the events of 9/11 and the need to clear the large amounts of rubble and human remains from the site of the Twin Towers attack turned Fresh Kills into hallowed ground, which posed new questions about the future of the site.
The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea resulted from the third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) between 1973 and 1982 and reforms the Law of the Sea Treaty, which formally outlines modern international policy regarding the oceans and marine resources.
“Frankenstorm” Hurricane Sandy falls over New York City, becoming the United States’ second costliest hurricane.
Colin Beavan’s year-long attempt to live ‘off the grid’ in the heart of New York City brings the environment, and his relationships, to the forefront.
The Hudson River School focused on capturing the natural grandeur of American landscapes.