Here’s what we’re reading this week:
Recap: Clean Fuels Standard webinar
We recently held a policy forum on instituting a Clean Fuel Standard, which would transform the transportation fuels market from one that relies nearly exclusively on fossil fuels to one that employs a variety of cleaner alternatives, including electricity. This type of policy would hold polluters responsible for their contribution to our warming climate.
(Video) A Greener City Hall: Conversations with NYC Mayoral Candidates
We recently convened the New York City Mayoral candidates to share their views on a variety of sustainability issues, including air quality, water quality, parks and open space, public transportation, climate adaptation, composting, and green infrastructure. Take a moment to watch and find out where each candidate stands.
Photo: CC-BY-SA-4.0 by Suicasmo
New York City is taking steps to combat extreme heat and the urban heat island effect through programs including cool roofs, planting more trees, and expanding access to air conditioners. Our Policy Director Patrick McClellan spoke with City & State about why the next Mayoral administration should be more aggressive in scaling these initiatives up. (City & State NY)
Voters in Bethlehem and Croton-Harmon approved school budget propositions, which we supported, that allow the districts to purchase electric school buses that will reduce pollution and improve children's health. We are leading a Clean Buses for Healthy Niños campaign that is pushing for actions like these. (Delmar Spotlight News)
Climate change can impact the economy as well as the environment. A new study found that during Superstorm Sandy, sea levels were almost 4 inches higher due to climate change, which caused 13% of Sandy’s overall $62.5 billion damage. (Associated Press)
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