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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. 

With a total of 85 new endorsements across the state, the New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is proud to support a bipartisan slate of candidates for the 2024 election.  "After the hottest year on record and a relentless onslaught of extreme weather – including apocalyptic oranges skies from wildfires hundreds of miles away and catastrophic flooding that paralyzed New York City and forced some state parks and the subway to close – the environment and climate change are poised to be pivotal election issues in 2024,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “We are thrilled to endorse this slate of candidates for elected office and we are confident they will be strong advocates for clean energy, green jobs, and a healthier future, and we urge voters to support them in their upcoming election." Last year was a big year for the environment at the ballot box. An overwhelming majority—nearly 90%—of the candidates NYLCV endorsed won in the general election, showing once again that New York State is trending in the right direction in its fight to protect the environment and address the climate crisis. NYLCV looks forward to carrying this momentum into the 2024 election and beyond.

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.

In a 40-22 vote last week, the State Senate passed the NY Heat Act, which will push gas utilities carefully in a new direction, enabling them to comply with New York’s Climate Act while helping customers switch to affordable and reliable zero-emissions heating and cooling.

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.

The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority is accepting public comments through March 11 and then the MTA will decide if the plan needs to be revised before implementation. The plan’s expected start this spring would include a 30-day testing phase. During the first 60 days, only currently existing tolls will be collected. NYLCV President Julie Tighe said starting congestion pricing is an essential component to reducing traffic and the pollution that comes with it, while raising the critical revenue for mass transportation, which in turn also reduces traffic by cutting reliance on cars.