Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for January 25th.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

 

Rethinking Single-Use Plastics in New York City: In an effort to reduce the needless waste produced by foodservice disposables, the New York City Council is considering two bills that could enforce new regulations for single-use foodservice products. NYLCV supports the passage of both bills and other policies that discourage the use of single-use plastics.

 

Forum Recap: Reducing Emissions from Buildings: NYLCV Education Fund  recently held a forum as part of our series on implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. This forum focused on reducing emissions from the buildings sector, both in and outside of New York City

News Roundup:

A new report from Regional Plan Association outlines how the Biden Administration can structure an equitable and sustainable infrastructure program. (RPA) 

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James, along  with a coalition of other states, won a lawsuit against the former Trump Administration’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, or so-called “Dirty Power” rule. The rule was a rollback of the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, the first-ever nationwide limit on emissions from power plants. (Press Release)

 

A business (Manhattan Beer) in the Bronx, which is transitioning to low-emission fuel trucks for deliveries, is demonstrating how a clean fuels standard could reduce pollution and improve public health. A clean fuels standard is one of NYLCV’s top priorities. (Bronx Times)

 

Last week, Governor Cuomo released his proposed Executive Budget, which included continued commitment to the environment and clean energy investments. He proposed a new NY Parks 100 initiative to invest $440 million in state parks, an additional $500 million for clean water infrastructure, a fully-funded $300 million Environmental Protection Fund, as well as new staff and a streamlined tax code to encourage renewable energy siting. (Albany Times Union) Read our statement here.

 

Cornell Cooperative Extension is studying new ways to combat Japanese Knotweed, an invasive species, through biological control organisms. (Auburn Citizen)

 

The village of Athens in the Catskills is installing several publicly-available electric-vehicle charging stations to encourage more residents to drive electric. (Catskill Daily Mail) 

 

Sincerely,

New York League of Conservation Voters