For environmentalists, this session brought some major wins, but unfortunately, the session ended with a lot still to do to fight climate change.
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We recently held a policy forum on instituting a Clean Fuel Standard, which would transform the fuels market from one that relies nearly exclusively on petroleum to one that employs a variety of cleaner alternatives including electricity.
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A group of environmental advocates, including NYLCV, and elected officials held a press conference to call on the State Legislature to pass legislation that would make it easier for New Yorkers to purchase electric vehicles directly from manufacturers. NYLCV supports the legislation because it would encourage the growth of emission-free transportation.
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Publication
We are excited to publish our inaugural Annual Report so that we can provide a progress report on our advocacy, programmatic, and development goals.
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There has recently been a push to protect 30% of our lands by 2030. Nationally, the Biden Administration committed to this goal in January and legislation at the state level would codify the goal.
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We hope you can join us for our Annual Gala - and this year we're planning to be in person
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NYLCV joined two dozen environmental groups from across New York to lobby more than 60 members of the state legislature on 10 bills to advance environmental justice, protect drinking water, ban harmful chemicals, support sustainable waste management, and protect natural habitats. Several of the bills included are NYLCV priorities and are likely to appear on our legislative scorecard later this year.
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New York is on a path to a green recovery. The State Legislature passed a budget last week that makes it clear that the environment is a priority for New York.
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