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On January 29th, the New York League of Conservation Voters and the Clean Fuels NY coalition hosted a forum on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)—a proposed state policy that would help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector.
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NYLCV strongly supports a community-driven discussion about the next phase of Rikers Island, and also supports the City undertaking studies about its green new economy.
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Two recent UN reports indicate that the world’s ecosystems and climate are already undergoing dramatic change, and that parties to the Paris Agreement have failed to halt greenhouse gas emission growth.
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NYLCV President Julie Tighe delivered testimony in support of a low carbon fuel standard on behalf of the Clean Fuels NY Coalition.
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New York can require fuel suppliers to reduce their emissions through an innovative program known as a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).
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NYLCV's priorities include lowering transportation sector emissions, advancing renewable energy projects, fixing the recycling market, and reducing lead in school drinking water.
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Rep. Donald McEachin (VA-4) recently introduced the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR5221) to set a national goal of achieving net-zero pollution economy-wide by 2050. New York Congressmember Paul Tonko (NY-20) is one of the lead sponsors of this effort. The legislation builds on New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act by making carbon-neutrality by 2050 a national goal and would enhance pollution-reduction efforts by other governments.
Learn MoreWind energy isn't only important for New York to meet its renewable energy goals, it is also gaining momentum worldwide. The Global Wind Energy Council reported that from 2011 to 2017, offshore wind capacity across the world quadrupled.
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