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The cause of the smoke was a series of forest fires in Canada. Here we’ll look back on one of the most authoritative–and prescient–scientific studies on forest fires to date. The United Nations Environment Programme Report, titled Spreading Like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires, states clearly that climate change is one of the primary causes of these natural disasters.

As the legislative session reaches its final week, the New York League of Conservation Voters is pleased to provide an update on the progress of several priority bills. First, we are thrilled to report that the Lead Pipes Right to Know Act has already passed both the Senate and Assembly. However, there is still crucial work to be done on other important measures such as a clean fuel standard, offshore wind energy targets, waste reduction, and more.

The Development Assistant will support the Development Department with all of its fundraising activities. This person will report to the Development Manager and will work closely with the Senior Director of Development and Chief of Staff. 

The release of the Mayor's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 has initiated the next phase of discussions between the Mayoral Administration and City Council toward finalizing the budget. As New York City faces many environmental and climate challenges, it is imperative that the City’s final FY24 budget prioritizes efforts to move us towards park equity, zero waste, reliable and affordable clean transportation, and more. Allocating sufficient funds towards these initiatives can help create a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future for the City and its residents. 

On May 16, NYLCV hosted a panel discussion on the environmentally significant proposal called the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality. NYC’s City of Yes proposal calls for the city to amend its outdated zoning laws.

As the New York League of Conservation Voters pushes forward in its fight against climate change and to create a healthier, more sustainable New York, we want to re-emphasize that equity and environmental justice is essential to everything we do.

For too long, the City’s zoning regulations prohibited buildings from making necessary green investments to fight climate change and cut down on toxic air pollution.

One could argue that the current dispute over funding for New York City’s parks is a microcosm of an important global issue in our ongoing battle against climate change. Parks provide innumerable benefits to the millions of people who use them.