Here’s what we’re reading this week:
Major Environmental Investments in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Friday November 5, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, passed the House of Representatives and headed to the desk of President Biden to be signed into law after months of negotiations. The bill passed through the Senate this past August.
Skip the Stuff: A Simple Solution To The Single-Use Plastics Epidemic
Every day, almost 100 million plastic utensils are discarded across the United States. The cost to dispose of single-use food ware in a single year is estimated at about 1 billion dollars.
Intro 1775-B is a bill that would require food establishments to only provide non-reusable utensils, condiments, and napkins upon request. While similar bills have been successfully passed in major cities such as Los Angeles, the New York City Council has yet to even have a council hearing concerning this bill.
We are falling short of ZEV goals and we need to improve access to electric cars right now. In April 2020, New York State announced the goal of having 850,000 ZEVs on the road by 2025 and has only achieved a small percent of that goal. A 30-year transition to 100% clean transportation and a 40% reduction in GHG emissions demands action now. If New York wants to be a true leader in the fight against climate change, we need to increase the number of ZEVs on the road dramatically.
“The New York League of Conservation Voters applauds the New York City Council for leading on Intro 455-A to move NYC to a clean school bus fleet. We’re excited that this bill is now in effect, which has been a priority for the League for several years. As the largest school district in the nation, New York City’s transition to an all-electric school bus fleet will significantly contribute to a healthier, cleaner future for the City’s children, especially our most vulnerable communities. Thank you to Mayor de Blasio, Council Member Daniel Dromm and other Council Members that lead on the bill, and our partners in the NYC Clean School Bus Coalition for championing climate legislation that will reduce transportation emissions and keep our children healthy,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters.
The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) is pleased to announce that at least 83% of NYLCV-endorsed candidates have been elected, including candidates for NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan; Westchester County Executive George Latimer; Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips; East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Yorktown Town Supervisor Matthew Slater; and a New York City Council Majority committed to significant climate action.
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