Fernando OrtizJan 56 min Clean Energy/Dirty CircuitHigh Voltage, Transmission Lines, and Equity- NYC's Plug to Electrification We turn on the light in our homes and we more than likely...
Fernando OrtizMar 23, 20215 minPOLLUTE x MOSES x BUGPolluting Infrastructure in the South Bronx and Greenifying the Works of Robert Moses When I first took the role of Community Engagement...
Fernando OrtizAug 3, 20206 minPunta Catalina: Dirty PowerA Case of Environmental Justice, Corruption and Greenwashing in Catalina, Peravia. The Dominican Republic (DR) is an island-nation...
Fernando OrtizMar 26, 20203 minQue Comemos? Food, Justice and La Isla del EncantoEnvironmental Justice learning in Puerto Rico In May of 2019, I embarked on an amazing journey to Puerto Rico on an environmental justice...
Fernando OrtizSep 24, 20193 minThe Face of the Climate Crisis?Greta, White Privilege and the Climate Justice Movement. Over the years, science has continued to provide evidence that climate change is...
Fernando OrtizApr 22, 20193 minEarth Day 2019 Today- April 22nd marks Earth Day. Born in 1970 after a disastrous oil spill in California that brought together hundreds of...
Fernando OrtizSep 18, 20183 minTibbetts Brook A stream pushed into a pipe. This beautiful landscape is the Tibbetts Brook Park located in Yonkers, home to the Tibbetts Brook- a small...
Fernando OrtizSep 12, 20182 minClimate SignalsPublic Art, Polar Bears and Breaking the Silence So before I became an Environmentalist, Sustainability Professional and Designer, I went...
Fernando OrtizSep 6, 20182 minGreen RoofsIncreasing vegetated footprint, reducing our carbon footprint Green Roofs are one of my favorite sustainable design amenities. We see it...
Fernando OrtizApr 20, 20183 minthe Circular EconomyThe Circular Economy is a generic term for an industrial economy that produces no waste and pollution, by design or intention, and in...
Fernando OrtizJan 25, 20183 minLocavorism- growing and eating local.Locality is now becoming a trend. The term Locavorism refers to the "local food movement" or the idea of eating food that is locally...
Fernando OrtizDec 8, 20173 minSherman the BeaverSherman, Jose & Justin: NYC's growing beaver colony. A beaver was spotted hanging around in Swindler Cove in Uptown Manhattan today by...
Fernando OrtizNov 15, 20172 minResilient DesignHurricane Sandy, Harvey and Maria have all taught us valuable lessons within the loss and devastation that they cause and it is that we...
Fernando OrtizNov 11, 20173 minSustainable DesignIn an era of rapid urbanization and modernization, what is sustainability and what is sustainable design? How and where does urbanization...
Fernando OrtizNov 11, 20173 minBiophilic DesignDo you love spending time on the beach? Hiking? Or maybe you prefer spending time with animals or tending a garden. Does looking out into...