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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. 

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.

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.

The New York State Energy Research Development Authority recently announced the five winners of the first two rounds of its Future Grid Challenge, which will provide $110 million to adapt the grid to a more sustainable system as well as to climate change threats.

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.

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.

A coalition of organizations in New York is working to implement a social cost of carbon dioxide to help decarbonize the state’s electricity sector.