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As state budget negotiations continue, two interconnected measures key to the clean energy transition are being debated: the NY HEAT Act, which would push gas utilities carefully in a new direction while helping customers switch to affordable and reliable zero-emissions heating and cooling; and the RAPID Act, which would address the need to build out transmission and improve the interconnection process.

Lead is a poisonous heavy metal that causes significant adverse health effects, particularly in children. Unfortunately, Governor Hochul’s FY25 Executive Budget proposal slashed clean water funding by 50%, from $500 million to $250 million. With new programs like getting more lead out of school drinking water are coming online, now is the time to grow and not cut the clean water funding.

The Biden-Harris administration recently announced new pollution standards for light-duty passenger cars, light trucks, and certain medium-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. These are built on already existing standards for vehicle models in 2023-2026, and are now proposing more strict emission standards for 2027-2032 models, resulting in up to $100 billion of annual net benefits, including $13 billion in annual public health benefits. 

For Julie Tighe, even the occasional bad day has its payoff: “Every day may not be a great day, but every day I know I’m working on something good.”

Mayor Adams and the City Council must come together on a budget that is bold in fighting climate change and invests in a healthy, just and equitable green future for all New Yorkers.

E-bikes and other micro-mobility rides represent an important component of New York's low-carbon transportation future. However, the safety hazards being attributed to lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes are a serious concern for riders which threatens the expansion of micro-mobility use. To address these concerns, three bills have been proposed in Albany.

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) believes 2024 is a crucial year in New York City’s fight against climate change. We believe it is time for the city to put its fiscal might behind the many environmental policies it has advocated for over the years.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Politics, the NYLCV Political Organizing Fellow will play a critical role in the organization. Their work will allow NYLCV to further its mission of electing more environmental champions to office.