Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue switched off its lights to mark Earth Hour. New York's Empire State Building also switched off its lights and joined the global campaign on Saturday ...

New York City's skyline looked a little darker Saturday night without the Empire State Building's lights. Its famous tower ...

Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so.

Buildings and construction responsible for over a third of global emissions Half the world’s new buildings still lack energy ...

Local Girl Scouts attend the United Nation's 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women during Women's History ...

On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work. Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism ...

For New York City, it means a bunch of large ... discount to the market — “$300 per square foot at best.” 799 United Nations Plaza (Google Maps) Another wildcard is 799 United Nations ...

The United Nations is the world’s principal organization for deliberating matters of peace and security, but its work encompasses far more than peacekeeping and conflict prevention. The UN ...

and sexual harassment at one of New York City’s largest apartment buildings. The Max apartment complex is located at 57th Street and 11th Avenue. Its owners, TF Cornerstone, promise “the best ...

Modern building practices and materials, coupled with rapid urbanisation, represent a significant portion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The building and construction ...