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New York City's hot summer weather poses health risks for residents, including dehydration, heat stroke, and respiratory and cardiovascular issues. City government must work to provide cooling assistance to the most vulnerable.

May 14, 2020 Dear Speaker Johnson, Transportation is one of the most important issues that the New York City government

Green infrastructure includes projects that mimic the natural environment to manage stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and cool temperatures throughout the city to mitigate the urban heat island effect. 

Transportation Alternatives, a non-profit organization based in New York City that is striving to minimize automobile use and traffic, has launched the Bike Match initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has a relatively new “stretch” energy code called the NYStretch Energy Code 2020, or NYStretch. Its goal is to promote higher energy efficiency standards during construction of both new and renovated buildings.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we launched our New York City Climate Action Tracker. This powerful digital tool follows the city’s progress on its climate goals as outlined in Mayor de Blasio’s OneNYC plan.

During the General Election in November, New Yorkers will be able to vote to approve the Bond Act, which would be hugely advantageous for sustainability and resiliency efforts in New York. 

A circular economy attempts to limit consumption and waste by promoting full reuse of products and regeneration of already utilized materials. Embracing less production of disposable materials and waste is beneficial for the economy and environment, as well as entirely safe with proper cleaning procedures.