Winston Choi-Schagrin

Winston Choi-Schagrin is a former reporting fellow on the New York Times climate desk.

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Recycling Is Broken. Should I Even Bother?
Every little bit helps. But doing it wrong can actually make matters worse.
By Winston Choi-Schagrin
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Living in a Neighborhood That Floods, Rain or Shine
As high tide floods increase in some areas of New York City, its residents are asking themselves: When does a place become unlivable?
By Winston Choi-Schagrin and Dave Sanders
What We Know About the Weekend Storm Damage in the Midwest, South and East
The severe weather system spawned numerous tornadoes that killed dozens of people, injuring scores. It also created heavy snow in the North and fueled wildfires in Oklahoma.
By Luke Vander Ploeg, Cindy Wolff, Jesus Jiménez and Dan Simmons
Here is what we know about tornadoes and climate change.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Winston Choi-Schagrin and Raymond Zhong
What’s Holding Up New York’s Climate Progress? Apartment Buildings.
Many New York apartment buildings have less than a year to get in line with an ambitious climate mandate, or risk facing millions of dollars in penalties.
By Stefanos Chen and Winston Choi-Schagrin
Why 23 Dead Whales Have Washed Up on the East Coast Since December
Another humpback whale was spotted dead late Monday, floating near a shipping channel between New York and New Jersey, the 13th whale found in the two states in three months.
By Tracey Tully and Winston Choi-Schagrin
How New York City’s Trees and Shrubs Help Clear Its Air
As advocates are pushing the city to plant more trees, new research shows the role of urban greenery in absorbing carbon emissions.
By Winston Choi-Schagrin
Test Your Knowledge of New York City's Climate and Environment
Take our quiz to see how much you know about the New York region’s climate footprint and its environmental challenges.
By Winston Choi-Schagrin
Many States Omit Climate Education. These Teachers Are Trying to Slip It In.
Around the United States, middle school science standards have minimal references to climate change and teachers on average spend just a few hours a year teaching it.
By Winston Choi-Schagrin
Climate Pledges Are Falling Short, and a Chaotic Future Looks More Like Reality
With an annual summit next month, the United Nations assessed progress on countries’ past emissions commitments. Severe disruption would be hard to avoid on the current trajectory.
By Max Bearak