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What If...New York relied on 100% renewable energy sources?

This month we turn our attention to energy. What if all of New York’s energy needs were supplied using methods that do not deplete the earth’s limited resources and do not result in climate change-inducing greenhouse gas emissions? How realistic is such a goal?

Well, the news about the Paris Climate Accord means we’re going out with this one day early.  Share your answers on Twitter or Tumblr with #WhatifMCNY

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What If...Immigrants stopped coming to New York?

This month we turn our attention to immigration issues. What would happen to the city if immigrants stopped coming to New York, due to an immigration ban, lack of economic opportunity, or other reasons? How would New York change?

What If: two small words open up a world of future possibilities unconstrained by today’s realities. They don’t just pose a question; they propose an idea about how things could be in the future. Each month, a question posed by our visitors is presented to a panel of experts. This Month's Question: What If...Immigrants stopped coming to New York? Explore responses below and continue the conversation on Twitter with #whatifMCNY.