• NYLCV testifies in support of expanding green infrastructure

    On Wednesday, October 20th, our Associate for NYC Programs testified at a New York City Council Oversight Hearing where he advocated for expanding implementation of green infrastructure to help prevent Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO). CSO's cause over 27 billion gallons of raw sewage and polluted water to be dumped into the New York Harbor alone each year and expanding green infrastructure will help us to fight that pollution.

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  • NYLCV's Latest Endorsements

    The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green has announced its latest round of endorsements in the 2021 general election cycle, endorsing five candidates in New York City, Long Island and Westchester. This year, 270 candidates sought NYLCV’s endorsement, a record number, and the League has endorsed 107 candidates across the state.

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  • Rep. Higgins, State Senator Tim Kennedy Joins Labor, Environment and Health Groups to Call for Federal Funding for Electric School Buses

    Congressman Brian Higgins and New York State Senator Tim Kennedy joined labor, environment, and health groups at First Student Bus Company to call for federal funding for electric school buses in the Build Back Better Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

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Curbside compost collection is back!
The NYC Department of Sanitation will resume its program to collect residential organic waste. Residents must sign up to request the service, either through an online form or by calling 311.
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A self-paying clean energy transition
Researchers at Princeton University recently published their “Net Zero America,” offering five potential pathways charting different paces, priorities, and methods we should enact to reverse the damages of climate change.
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Promise and Prudence for U.S. Polluter Import Fee
Earlier this month, U.S. Senate Democrats proposed a polluter import fee that would target imports from nations lacking progressive climate policies. There is an abundance of hope that this fee will make strides in international climate discussion and promote emissions reductions.
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Eric Adams' Environmental Promises
Eric Adams narrowly defeated Kathryn Garcia in the New York City Democratic primary. Adams says New York City should globally lead by example in the face of climate adversity, so what has he promised and what can we hold him responsible for?
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NYLCV Advocates for Strong Federal Climate Agenda
NYLCV is working to hold Congress accountable to the climate, clean energy, justice, and jobs commitments made in President Biden’s original Build Back Better proposal for America's economic and climate recovery in a post-COVID world.
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2021 State Legislative Session Wraps Up With a Few Environmental Victories
For environmentalists, this session brought some major wins, but unfortunately, the session ended with a lot still to do to fight climate change.
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American Jobs Plan prioritizes clean transportation
The American Jobs Plan’s transportation agenda anticipates drastic advancements in infrastructure and energy consumption standards. New York State’s adherence to this federal agenda will ensure the health and safety of its residents while creating millions of jobs and sustainable economic growth.
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Recap: Clean Fuels Standard webinar
We recently held a policy forum on instituting a Clean Fuel Standard, which would transform the fuels market from one that relies nearly exclusively on petroleum to one that employs a variety of cleaner alternatives including electricity.
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