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The Assembly Hearing on the Zero-Emission Credit
The New York State Assembly held a hearing on the Clean Energy Standard (CES). The meeting concerned the upholding of
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Bill to Accelerate the Ban of NYC’s Dirtiest Heating Oil
Last Monday, New York City Council heard testimony from our New York City Program Manager, Adriana Espinoza, on a bill
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New Regulations on Chemical Information Disclosure in Cleaning Products
In conjunction with Earth Week, Governor Cuomo has announced a new initiative to require manufacturers of household cleaning products to
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New York City Is Ahead of Schedule on Its Solar Energy and Electric Vehicles Goals
New York City is ahead of schedule electrifying its vehicles and powergrid. In advance of Earth Day, Mayor de Blasio announced that the city’s solar capacity is growing, and its electric vehicle fleet size is far greater than expected. Both of these initiatives are strategies for New York to meet its climate goals and reduce air pollution.
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A Large, New, Renewable Energy Storage Battery Is Coming to Long Island!
Due to the large demand for wind energy on Long Island’s South Fork, National Grid will soon develop a large battery in East Hampton, to be connected to the upcoming South Fork Windfarm.
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NY Legislature Considering Bill to Prevent More Petroleum Barges on the Hudson
Senator Serino and Assemblymember Barrett recently introduced a bill to the State Legislature, which would expand environmental considerations when regulating
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NYC Main Streets Closed to Cars during Car Free NYC
On Earth Day, April 22nd, the Department of Transportation is closing some main streets around NYC to all non-essential vehicular
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City Council Passes Environmental Justice Bills
On April 5th, two environmental justice bills were passed in New York City Council. Both bills establish a permanent working
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