• A Win for Our Environment in the State Budget

    New York State passed a strong, pro-environment budget last week. It includes policies we have been advocating for over many years and included as top priorities in this year's State Policy Agenda.

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  • Securing our Future 2020 Report

    NYC Council Speaker Johnson Unveils Strategies to Fight Climate Change

    New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s report is a call to action for increased climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts throughout New York City.

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    Three Bills Seek to Establish Climate Change Curriculum in Public Schools

    To create the next generation of environmental leaders who will achieve climate goals, three bills are aiming to establish a curriculum for public schools to educate youth about current and future environmental challenges.

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A Make-Ready Program for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure
On January 13, 2020, the Department of Public Service Staff issued the Staff Whitepaper Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure. Staff proposals are in line with the expected growth of EV industry in the state, and New York’s goal to deploy 850,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2025. 
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Recap: Western NY Health and Wind Energy Forum
NYLCV co-hosted a forum about the health impacts of wind turbines at the University at Buffalo. As New York State expands its investment and use of renewable energy, like wind power, it is important to address any potential impacts.
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Mayor de Blasio Takes New Steps to Confront the Climate Crisis
In his 2020 State of the City address, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio emphasized climate change as a top priority for his administration.
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Recap: Low Carbon Fuel Standard Policy Forum
On January 29th, the New York League of Conservation Voters and the Clean Fuels NY coalition hosted a forum on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)—a proposed state policy that would help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector.
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City Council Holds Hearings on a Renewable Future for Rikers Island
NYLCV strongly supports a community-driven discussion about the next phase of Rikers Island, and also supports the City undertaking studies about its green new economy.
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UN Reports Predict Ominous Future Unless Dramatic Action is Taken on Climate
Two recent UN reports indicate that the world’s ecosystems and climate are already undergoing dramatic change, and that parties to the Paris Agreement have failed to halt greenhouse gas emission growth.
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Julie Tighe Testifies on Behalf of the Clean Fuels New York Coalition
NYLCV President Julie Tighe delivered testimony in support of a low carbon fuel standard on behalf of the Clean Fuels NY Coalition.
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How a Low Carbon Fuel Standard Can Help New York
New York can require fuel suppliers to reduce their emissions through an innovative program known as a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).
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