Here’s what we’re reading this week:
Green Tips: Staying Cool in the Summer: While adjusting to the summer, take a moment to consider how your actions may impact the environment. Here are some of our tips for staying cool in a sustainable way this summer
Bill to Fully Fund LWCF Advances in Committee: With the continuation of the Land & Water Conservation Fund now guaranteed, we are turning our attention towards ensuring that the Fund receives its full appropriation every year. Legislation to guarantee full funding of the program advanced through a key vote in the House Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee late last month.
Commercial Waste Zone Supporters Testify at Hearing: In New York City, commercial waste haulers have no geographic restrictions, allowing them to contract with any business in the city, leading to circuitous pick-up routes, increased vehicle pollution and congestion. The New York City Council is seeking a solution by proposing commercial waste zones which would divide the city into geographic zones. Advocates believe that this new system will lead to a reduction in truck traffic, tailpipe emissions, as well as other benefits.
Job Opening - NYLCV Education Fund Seeks Clean Bus Fellow: In partnership with Chispa, a national program of the League of Conservation Voters focused on developing strong environmental advocates in Latino communities, NYLCVEF has been leading the Clean Buses for Healthy Niños campaign in New York and is seeking a part-time fellow to assist the Director of Programs and the NYC Program Director.
News Roundup:
Governor Cuomo announced that New York has accepted the State Drinking Water Quality Council's recommendations for maximum contaminant levels of Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and 1,4-dioxane in drinking water, and directed the Department of Health to begin the regulatory process for adopting these standards. (WBFO)
Friends of Upstate New York Wind, a new website and resource center, has been launched. It was created to support the growth of responsibly-sited wind power projects in Upstate New York. A joint project of New Yorkers for Clean Power and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, the diverse group of supporting organizations -- including NYLCV Education Fund -- share an interest in providing accurate information about wind energy, especially its economic benefits. (Windpower)
Newly signed legislation will boost enrollment in New York City’s green roof tax abatement program. (The Forum)
Paris made headlines last week by banning cars from its streets on weekdays. The move was part of a growing trend as cities around the world take extreme measures to confront climate change and air pollution by cracking down on carbon emissions from cars and trucks. Here's a look at five of the most drastic measures from around the globe. (E & E News)
Environmental health advocates say New York State’s current standard for lead contamination for public school drinking water is far too high and needs to be changed. The current action level – the threshold at which remediation must occur – is 15 parts per billion (ppb). NYLCV and its allies are hoping to change acceptable lead thresholds before schools test their drinking water again in 2020. (City & State NY)
A new research center brings Long Island closer to clean drinking water by looking into nitrogen contamination. A nitrogen-removing facility has also been opened near a wastewater pumping station. (Newsday)
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has bought some land in Saranac Lake. They expect to release a final management plan for these parcels over the summer. (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
Kingston city will borrow $130,000 for an initiative to separate sewer and stormwater systems. This project is expected to increase water quality and the capacity of wastewater treatment plants. (The Daily Freeman)
Sincerely,
New York League of Conservation Voters
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