…is equally as important. As we have said many times, a robust, on-time, well-maintained, environmentally-friendly (ie, electric busses) mass transportation system pays dividends for both the environment and the economy….
…communities in the city. Studies show that communities populated by people of color have a disproportionate share of air pollution, and this causes asthma, greatly impacting children. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/people-poor-neighborhoods-breate-more-hazardous-particles/ McClellan recently…
…Time Commitment and Compensation: Location: NYLCV is based in lower Manhattan and we have a hybrid work environment. Appointment: A six months commitment Weekly Hourly Requirements: 15-20 hours Compensation: $20/hr….
…Mark-Viverito, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Manhattan Borough President Gail Brewer, and organizations like the NYLCV, Citi Bike, Earth Day Initiative, and more; this idea has been able to come to…
…of approaches, including tougher standards, operational improvements, and improved public outreach. For example, testing children’s blood-lead levels is key to determining whether lead hazards exist in their environment. Currently, only…
…renewable energy grid. Their solutions are creative, cost-effective, and will mobilize New York toward a carbon-free grid. The winning teams are: ConnectDER, UL/AWS Truepower and Itron: This group will create…
…zero-emissions school bus program, therefore, is one step in the state’s push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions overall. What’s being debated in the budget? In January,…
…Conservation Voters, issued harsh words in response to the change: “This year’s version of Senator Felder’s bill is even more egregious and arbitrary than the one that died year. Why…
NYLCV is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action. We're non-partisan, pragmatic and effective.
