Sam Bloch Sam Bloch is an environmental journalist and the author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource. He lives in New York City with his partner and their son. Connect @samkbloch Opinion Tree-Mendous: City Officials Must Do More To Create Shady Conditions As Temps Soar New York City needs to prepare for the next hot day, not just the next storm. Sam Bloch June 18, 2026
