Daniel A. Zarrilli
@dzarrilli.bsky.social
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@dzarrilli.bsky.social
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Meet Daniel Zarrilli, Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer at Columbia University
Meet Daniel Zarrilli, Columbia University’s first Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer! At Columbia, Zarrilli leads and coordinates the University’s…
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At Columbia, we are building on a rich legacy of research and knowledge to embed climate action and sustainability excellence into every aspect of our work.
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
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Columbia chief climate/sustainability officer @dzarrilli.bsky.social, former NYC chief climate policy advisor, discusses lessons on climate resilience & adaptation from NYC's post-Hurricane Sandy recovery effort that can help cities worldwide prepare for escalating climate risks. Via The Epicenter.
From Recovery to Resilience: NYC's Innovative Response to Hurricane Sandy
The Epicenter editors recently interviewed Daniel Zarrilli, former Chief Resilience Officer for New York City and current Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer at Columbia University, about his work ...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Columbia chief climate/sustainability officer @dzarrilli.bsky.social, former NYC chief climate policy advisor, discusses lessons on climate resilience & adaptation from NYC's post-Hurricane Sandy recovery effort that can help cities worldwide prepare for escalating climate risks. Via The Epicenter.
I shared some ideas with @gothamist.com to help get New York back on track with its climate goals given the political headwinds of the moment.
April 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I shared some ideas with @gothamist.com to help get New York back on track with its climate goals given the political headwinds of the moment.
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TODAY! Apr 21 5:30pmET, join researchers, elected officials, community leaders for Climate & Environmental Justice: A Discussion of NYC's Plans, hosted by Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce & Columbia Climate School, moderated by @dzarrilli.bsky.social. RSVP: www.climate.columbia.edu/events/clima...
April 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
TODAY! Apr 21 5:30pmET, join researchers, elected officials, community leaders for Climate & Environmental Justice: A Discussion of NYC's Plans, hosted by Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce & Columbia Climate School, moderated by @dzarrilli.bsky.social. RSVP: www.climate.columbia.edu/events/clima...
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On Apr 21 5:30pm ET, join researchers, elected officials, community leaders for Climate & Environmental Justice: A Discussion of NYC's Plans, presented by Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce & Columbia Climate School, moderated by @dzarrilli.bsky.social. RSVP: www.climate.columbia.edu/events/clima...
April 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
On Apr 21 5:30pm ET, join researchers, elected officials, community leaders for Climate & Environmental Justice: A Discussion of NYC's Plans, presented by Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce & Columbia Climate School, moderated by @dzarrilli.bsky.social. RSVP: www.climate.columbia.edu/events/clima...
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Why are flood barriers paramount, will more measures be needed in light of sea level rise, and what are other cities doing that NYC has considered? Our @columbiauniversity.bsky.social chief climate & sustainability officer @dzarrilli.bsky.social discusses these questions with @weather.bsky.social.
NYC Coastal Resiliency Interview with Daniel Zarrilli by The Weather… | Columbia Climate School
Why are flood barriers paramount, will more measures be needed in light of sea level rise, and what are other cities doing that NYC has considered? Our…
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March 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Why are flood barriers paramount, will more measures be needed in light of sea level rise, and what are other cities doing that NYC has considered? Our @columbiauniversity.bsky.social chief climate & sustainability officer @dzarrilli.bsky.social discusses these questions with @weather.bsky.social.
"About the only certainty, Mr. Zarrilli said, was that a tariff of 10 percent or more would add costs that would be passed on to consumers to some extent."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
How the Tariffs Could Raise New Yorkers’ Already-High Electric Bills
It is unclear by how much, but experts said that a tariff of 10 percent or more would add costs that would be passed on to consumers to some extent.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"About the only certainty, Mr. Zarrilli said, was that a tariff of 10 percent or more would add costs that would be passed on to consumers to some extent."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
"As a warming planet delivers more wildfires, hurricanes and other threats, America’s once reliably boring home insurance market has become the place where climate shocks collide with everyday life."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Insurers Are Deserting Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen
Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home.
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December 22, 2024 at 12:40 AM
"As a warming planet delivers more wildfires, hurricanes and other threats, America’s once reliably boring home insurance market has become the place where climate shocks collide with everyday life."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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NYC buildings have been getting steadily more energy efficient since the city passed its landmark building emissions law, LL97.
92% of covered buildings are now within the 2024 emissions limits (vs 88% last year).
Fresh number crunching from Urban Green Council (h/t @petesikora.bsky.social):
92% of covered buildings are now within the 2024 emissions limits (vs 88% last year).
Fresh number crunching from Urban Green Council (h/t @petesikora.bsky.social):
December 11, 2024 at 11:10 PM
NYC buildings have been getting steadily more energy efficient since the city passed its landmark building emissions law, LL97.
92% of covered buildings are now within the 2024 emissions limits (vs 88% last year).
Fresh number crunching from Urban Green Council (h/t @petesikora.bsky.social):
92% of covered buildings are now within the 2024 emissions limits (vs 88% last year).
Fresh number crunching from Urban Green Council (h/t @petesikora.bsky.social):
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“Any of these projects faltering is just going to keep New York City reliant on an aging and dirty fossil fleet,” @dzarrilli.bsky.social tells @emilypont.bsky.social.
How Attentive Energy's offshore wind pause could derail New York's climate plans:
How Attentive Energy's offshore wind pause could derail New York's climate plans:
What 4 Years of Delay Means to an Offshore Wind Project
New York’s Attentive Energy is now on pause, meaning more pollution, stalled plans, and a tighter margin for error.
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December 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM
“Any of these projects faltering is just going to keep New York City reliant on an aging and dirty fossil fleet,” @dzarrilli.bsky.social tells @emilypont.bsky.social.
How Attentive Energy's offshore wind pause could derail New York's climate plans:
How Attentive Energy's offshore wind pause could derail New York's climate plans:
58% of New York's electricity coming from sources other than fossil fuels right now - the highest I've happened to notice... ⚡
December 8, 2024 at 1:18 PM
58% of New York's electricity coming from sources other than fossil fuels right now - the highest I've happened to notice... ⚡
"There are all sorts of ways in which, if New York really stepped up to the plate in a vigorous way, it could have a big ripple effect, not just in the United States but around the world."
#CLCPA
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
#CLCPA
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Hochul Tries to Meet New York’s Climate Goals Without Provoking Trump
Gov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressures from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward.
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November 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM
"There are all sorts of ways in which, if New York really stepped up to the plate in a vigorous way, it could have a big ripple effect, not just in the United States but around the world."
#CLCPA
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
#CLCPA
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Ouch
Thankfully, two Tier 4 projects were awarded, with CHPE already under construction… ⚡️
Thankfully, two Tier 4 projects were awarded, with CHPE already under construction… ⚡️
⚠️ News: NYSERDA cancels contract with Clean Path NY, one of the two major transmission lines meant to bring clean energy to NYC.
The project has already been on the ropes for a while. Unlike CHPE, which will bring hydropower from Quebec, Clean Path depends on new renewables being built upstate/
The project has already been on the ropes for a while. Unlike CHPE, which will bring hydropower from Quebec, Clean Path depends on new renewables being built upstate/
November 27, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Ouch
Thankfully, two Tier 4 projects were awarded, with CHPE already under construction… ⚡️
Thankfully, two Tier 4 projects were awarded, with CHPE already under construction… ⚡️
Great reporting by Karl Mathiesen on #COP29 - and the promises and flaws of multilateral climate negotiations...
www.politico.eu/article/clim...
www.politico.eu/article/clim...
Climate conferences are dying. How to save the world now?
This year’s U.N. climate change summit wore its contradictions and failings on its sleeve, prompting existential anxiety.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Great reporting by Karl Mathiesen on #COP29 - and the promises and flaws of multilateral climate negotiations...
www.politico.eu/article/clim...
www.politico.eu/article/clim...
"The idea assumes there is significant debate among scientists that humans are driving the planet to dangerous levels of warming through the burning of fossil fuels. There isn’t."
www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
Trump allies want to resurrect ‘red teams’ to question climate science
The idea includes compelling the National Academies to put together a team of researchers to debate the reality of climate change.
www.eenews.net
November 21, 2024 at 1:59 AM
"The idea assumes there is significant debate among scientists that humans are driving the planet to dangerous levels of warming through the burning of fossil fuels. There isn’t."
www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
#but
"Scientists say every fraction of a degree of warming caused by fossil fuels brings greater risks from deadly heat waves, wildfires, drought, storms and species extinction. But investors are focused on making money over months and years." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
"Scientists say every fraction of a degree of warming caused by fossil fuels brings greater risks from deadly heat waves, wildfires, drought, storms and species extinction. But investors are focused on making money over months and years." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy
As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:26 PM
#but
"Scientists say every fraction of a degree of warming caused by fossil fuels brings greater risks from deadly heat waves, wildfires, drought, storms and species extinction. But investors are focused on making money over months and years." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
"Scientists say every fraction of a degree of warming caused by fossil fuels brings greater risks from deadly heat waves, wildfires, drought, storms and species extinction. But investors are focused on making money over months and years." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/b...
The youth cross country world has descended #onStatenIsland today for the regional championships at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex… #USATF
Good luck to all the runners!
Good luck to all the runners!
November 17, 2024 at 1:24 PM
The youth cross country world has descended #onStatenIsland today for the regional championships at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex… #USATF
Good luck to all the runners!
Good luck to all the runners!
After the driest October on record, NYC is now in a drought watch, with brush fires popping up and causing poor air quality in the five boroughs. I spoke with Roger Clark at NY1 today about what it all means - and the climate connection. Check it out ⬇️
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Columbia climate officer talks ongoing drought
Daniel Zarrilli joined "Weekends on 1."
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November 16, 2024 at 6:12 PM
After the driest October on record, NYC is now in a drought watch, with brush fires popping up and causing poor air quality in the five boroughs. I spoke with Roger Clark at NY1 today about what it all means - and the climate connection. Check it out ⬇️
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
At Columbia, we are building on a rich legacy of research and knowledge to embed climate action and sustainability excellence into every aspect of our work.
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
Meet Daniel Zarrilli, Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer at Columbia University
Meet Daniel Zarrilli, Columbia University’s first Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer! At Columbia, Zarrilli leads and coordinates the University’s…
vimeo.com
September 22, 2024 at 12:23 AM
At Columbia, we are building on a rich legacy of research and knowledge to embed climate action and sustainability excellence into every aspect of our work.
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
⚡️ Check out my conversation with the NewYork ISO about New York's climate risk and the path forward on resilience, phasing out fossil fuels, and environmental justice. #PowerTrends
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March 2, 2024 at 12:25 PM
⚡️ Check out my conversation with the NewYork ISO about New York's climate risk and the path forward on resilience, phasing out fossil fuels, and environmental justice. #PowerTrends
www.nyiso.com/-/podcast-ep...
www.nyiso.com/-/podcast-ep...
I talked with Fox Weather about the flooding in NYC, the state of our infrastructure, and the role of climate change in making these storms worse.
Check it out: www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6...
Check it out: www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6...
How New York City's infrastructure handles heavy rain and flooding | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weat...
Daniel Zarrilli, special climate advisor with Columbia University, explains why some areas of New York City are more prone to flooding. Sept. 29, 2023.
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September 30, 2023 at 1:08 AM
I talked with Fox Weather about the flooding in NYC, the state of our infrastructure, and the role of climate change in making these storms worse.
Check it out: www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6...
Check it out: www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6...
Earlier this week, I joined Shannan Ferry on NY1 to talk about #ClimateWeekNYC, recent floods and fires, and how the pressure is building to phase out coal, oil, and gas.
Watch it here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Watch it here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Climate Week begins amid continued calls to end use of fossil fuels
Dan Zarrilli joins News All Day.
ny1.com
September 21, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Earlier this week, I joined Shannan Ferry on NY1 to talk about #ClimateWeekNYC, recent floods and fires, and how the pressure is building to phase out coal, oil, and gas.
Watch it here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Watch it here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Join Columbia and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce on August 9 for the fourth in a series of events focused on the growing risks of climate change and the important work to achieve environmental justice in Harlem. #HarlemWeek
Register: https://events.columbia.edu/go/harlemweekclimatechange
Register: https://events.columbia.edu/go/harlemweekclimatechange
July 27, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Join Columbia and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce on August 9 for the fourth in a series of events focused on the growing risks of climate change and the important work to achieve environmental justice in Harlem. #HarlemWeek
Register: https://events.columbia.edu/go/harlemweekclimatechange
Register: https://events.columbia.edu/go/harlemweekclimatechange