Articles by Sarah Laskow

Sarah Laskow is a reporter based in New York City who covers environment, energy, and sustainability issues, among other things.

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A year after Sandy, New York City slowly bounces back

It's going to take a lot of time and money to rebuild the city and prepare for the next storm -- and that's going to be inconvenient. But it's worth it.

Sarah Laskow Culture
18-year-old intern singlehandedly invents a cheap, effective water filter

If you happen to live in a place where moringa seeds are plentiful, it's the sort of thing you could build yourself pretty easily and cheaply.

Sarah Laskow Technology
These ugly high heels are specifically designed for cycling

While we applaud anyone who loves biking enough to make their own bike-friendly heels, we can't help but notice that these shoes are quite ugly.

Sarah Laskow Culture
Dumbest proposal for improving Keystone XL: Build a bike path

Here is an idea that's so contrary to reason that it's hard to even make fun of.

Sarah Laskow Technology