Here’s what we’re reading this week:
American Jobs Plan Prioritizes Clean Transportation
The American Jobs Plan Plan’s transportation agenda anticipates drastic advancements in infrastructure and energy consumption standards. New York State’s adherence to this federal agenda will ensure the health and safety of its citizens while creating millions of jobs and sustainable economic growth.
Green Tips: Combating Invasive Species
Invasive Species Awareness Week is here! It is important for us to control invasive species and prevent their spread. By taking just a few simple steps, we can protect wildlife and our ecosystem.
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A new electric school bus, which will be the first deployed in New York City this September, was unveiled at an event in Brooklyn that our staff attended. We are leading a campaign to transition all of the school buses in the state to zero-emissions buses. (Staten Island Advance)
Homeowners may soon be seeking alternatives when they want to patch or seal their driveways. Lawmakers passed a bill that would ban the use of coal tar, the dense acrid-smelling goo that is used in domestic and commercial pavement sealing. (Albany Times Union)
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The Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) is educating the public on the impacts of the spread of invasive species like Japanese Knotweed in the Delaware River watershed. NYLCVEF is partnering with FUDR on protecting the vital waterway and combating invasive species because it helps improve water quality and promotes a healthy aquatic habitat. (WDHI)
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