Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Professional update - this week, I joined Moffatt & Nichol as VP, Water and Climate Resilience to support clients and communities in New York, throughout the US, and beyond. Read more here: www.moffattnichol.com/news/daniel-... 001
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Some belated professional news: After over five years at Columbia University, I’ve stepped down as the Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer. After some time off, I'll be taking on a new and exciting set of climate resilience challenges. More on that soon enough… 120
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 01/05/2026Now in its 5th year, Climate & Environmental Justice in NYC highlighted the critical climate-driven health and environmental impacts affecting our shared community, writes Columbia University chief climate/sustainability officer @dzarrilli.bsky.social via State of the Planet: bit.ly/423tBOH 022
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 07/04/2026On Apr 23 5:30-8pm ET, join researchers, elected officials, and community leaders for Climate & Environmental Justice in NYC, presented by the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Climate School, moderated by @dzarrilli.bsky.social. #EarthDay Learn More/RSVP: bit.ly/4dxPnAV 011
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Join us on April 23rd as the Columbia Climate School and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce co-host another great #EarthDay event exploring the realities of climate change and the work to achieve environmental justice in New York City. Register here: events.columbia.edu/go/harlemear... 000
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 09/01/2026Can Mayor Mamdani turn climate action into an affordability win for NYC? Dean Alexis Abramson, professor of climate Sheila Foster, and Columbia University chief climate/sustainability officer Daniel Zarrilli discuss opportunities & challenges ahead for NYC’s new mayor: bit.ly/49KrsvI 021
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 30/10/2025Columbia 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.epicenterinsights.comFrom Recovery to Resilience: NYC's Innovative Response to Hurricane SandyThe 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 ... 031
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 24/04/2025I 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. 021
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 21/04/2025TODAY! 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... 012
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 08/04/2025On 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... 011
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColumbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 10/03/2025Why 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.linkedin.comNYC Coastal Resiliency Interview with Daniel Zarrilli by The Weather… | Columbia Climate SchoolWhy 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… 041
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 04/02/2025"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...nytimes.comHow the Tariffs Could Raise New Yorkers’ Already-High Electric BillsIt 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. 010
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 22/12/2024"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/...nytimes.comInsurers Are Deserting Homeowners as Climate Shocks WorsenWithout insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home. 0114
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEColin Kinniburgh @colinreports.bsky.social · 11/12/2024NYC 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): 2123
Reposted by Daniel A. Zarrilli, PEHeatmap News @heatmap.news · 09/12/2024“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:heatmap.newsWhat 4 Years of Delay Means to an Offshore Wind ProjectNew York’s Attentive Energy is now on pause, meaning more pollution, stalled plans, and a tighter margin for error. 1217
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 08/12/202458% of New York's electricity coming from sources other than fossil fuels right now - the highest I've happened to notice... ⚡ 2120
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 29/11/2024"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...nytimes.comHochul Tries to Meet New York’s Climate Goals Without Provoking TrumpGov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressures from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward. 010
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Ouch Thankfully, two Tier 4 projects were awarded, with CHPE already under construction… ⚡️ 051
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Great reporting by Karl Mathiesen on #COP29 - and the promises and flaws of multilateral climate negotiations... www.politico.eu/article/clim...politico.euClimate 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. 1217
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 21/11/2024"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...eenews.netTrump allies want to resurrect ‘red teams’ to question climate scienceThe idea includes compelling the National Academies to put together a team of researchers to debate the reality of climate change. 010
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 20/11/2024#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...nytimes.comWhy Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green EnergyAs leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar. 020
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 18/11/2024NYC upgrades to a drought warning. Conserve water, folks! 🌧️ www.nydailynews.com/2024/11/18/n...nydailynews.comNYC placed under drought warning as reservoirs dry up, fire risk highThe restrictions, meant to curtail more fires and conserve the city’s water supply, will mandate that city and state agencies take actions that mean fleets of LIRR, MetroNorth and MTA trains … 100
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 17/11/2024The 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! 000
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 16/11/2024After 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.comColumbia climate officer talks ongoing droughtDaniel Zarrilli joined "Weekends on 1." 1195
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 22/09/2024At 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 #ClimateWeekNYCvimeo.comMeet Daniel Zarrilli, Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer at Columbia UniversityMeet Daniel Zarrilli, Columbia University’s first Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer! At Columbia, Zarrilli leads and coordinates the University’s… 030
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 02/03/2024⚡️ 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... 010
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 30/09/2023I 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...foxweather.comHow 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. 042
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 21/09/2023Earlier 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...ny1.comClimate Week begins amid continued calls to end use of fossil fuelsDan Zarrilli joins News All Day. 021
Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE @dzarrilli.bsky.social · 27/07/2023Join 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: events.columbia.edu/go/harlemweekcl… 040