The New York Post ignited a controversy when it published a story claiming NYC planned to “crack down” on emissions from coal- and wood-fired pizzerias. But the story wasn’t accurate, and had nothing to do with climate change, like the tabloid claimed.
or a pizza oven in New York City, particulate matter can cause health problems ranging from respiratory irritation to heart attacks.If an assessment finds that it is feasible to install pollution controls, they would have to be added within six months. Paul Gianone, owner of a pizza restaurant in Brooklyn that installed the technology in 2019, told the Post that it cost $20,000.
Although many stories presented the rule as already being in effect, it has not been finalized, and some local politicians are calling for revisions or subsidies to ease the financial burden on restaurants.It is part of the implementation of a law passed by the New York City Council in 2015.
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