Here’s what we’re reading this week:
PFAS Update: Urging Senate Majority Leader Schumer to make Clean Water a Priority
As the White House and Congress finalize bipartisan transportation and water infrastructure legislation, NYLCV recently joined a letter urging Senator Schumer to adopt policies from the INVEST Act, which provides necessary funding to remove toxic “PFAS” chemicals from our drinking water.
Curbside compost collection is back in the five boroughs!
The NYC Department of Sanitation will resume its program to collect residential organic waste for composting. Residents must sign up to request the service, either through an online form or by calling 311.
President Biden signed an executive order last week setting a target that 50% of all new vehicle sales by 2030 will be zero-emissions vehicles, primarily electric cars and trucks. NYLCV is part of a multi-state coalition that supports the move and is advocating for tougher standards to ensure that 100% of new cars sold are zero emission vehicles by 2035. (Politico)
Incoming New York City elected leaders can combat climate change by investing in green jobs, renewable energy, and resiliency measures. Our president Julie Tighe spoke with NY1 about the importance of combating flooding and how parks can improve climate adaptation. (NY1)
Newsday created a heat vulnerability map of Long Island to identify areas that are vulnerable to extreme heat, including communities that are at risk because of elderly isolation, the density of buildings and pavements, socio-economic circumstances, or language barriers. (Newsday)
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