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July 2020 Legislative Roundup
The State Legislature recently passed several of our priority bills that will improve water quality, protect natural areas, remove toxins from our environment, and encourage clean transportation.
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NYC Slashes Investments in Environmental Programs
Last week, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council finalized the City budget, which drastically cuts environmental programs that are needed to combat climate change and fight for climate justice.
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NYLCV Testifies at City Council Hearing on Intro. 1942 & 1943
NYLCV testified at the New York City Council Sanitation Committee hearing on organic waste collection and electronic waste disposal.
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Organic Waste Collection is Temporarily Suspended in NYC
Part of the cuts to the upcoming NYC Budget include a $24.5 million cut in funding for the organic waste recycling program. City officials, residents, and activists are moving to salvage pieces of the existing program and expansions that had been introduced before the pandemic.
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Our New York City Climate Action Tracker
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.
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How a Circular Economy Can Benefit Our Environment
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.
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Fatbergs: A Worsening Problem for New York's Wastewater System
A combination of the words fat and iceberg, fatbergs are large masses of common household trash items that do not belong in the water works including cleaning wipes, grease, and various personal hygiene products. Improper disposal means clogged pipes, sewage backups, damaged equipment at wastewater treatment plants.
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
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Mayor de Blasio Takes New Steps to Confront the Climate Crisis
In his 2020 State of the City address, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio emphasized climate change as a top priority for his administration.
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