It's election season and we know that electing candidates with strong environmental credentials is key to fighting climate change and building an environmentally just future.
Pushing for smart environmental policy is important in every level of government. While this year is not a Presidential election, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to cast one of the most consequential votes in their lifetime. If we want our voices to be heard, there are no off years!
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The $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act, also known as the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act, would allocate at least $200 million for wastewater infrastructure projects and at least $250 million for municipal stormwater projects in New York. The Bond Act will appear on the ballot November 8, with early voting starting October 29.
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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for
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The $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act, also known as the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act, will provide $650 million for open space land conservation and recreation projects if approved by voters this fall. The Bond Act will spend conservation funds to preserve farmland, reduce runoff, and protect lakes, rivers, and other wildlife habitats.
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RSVP Today for our 2022 Long Island Cocktail Party: Our Long Island cocktail party is one of NYLCV’s premier events. Over one hundred elected officials and administrators from all levels of government, key players in the environmental community, business leaders and other supporters of our organization attend the event.
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[9/20] Albany, N.Y. – The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) marks Climate Week with the release of its 2022 State Environmental Scorecard, their annual evaluation of State Legislators based on their support–or lack of support–for environmental legislation. Voters have come to rely on the scorecard as an easy-to-understand ledger on state environmental policies and an effective tool for them to hold their representatives accountable.
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This week Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) started their implementation of the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act, a priority bill for NYLCV which will aid the effort to decarbonize our buildings.
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Earlier this month Governor Hochul announced $16.6 Million in awards for five long duration energy storage projects. These funds have been made available through NYSERDA’s Renewable Optimization and Energy Storage Innovation Program, with the goal of advancing renewable energy implementation and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Battery and energy storage technologies will be vital to helping us move forward with renewable energy generation and make sure our grid is resilient and reliable.
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