Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for November 8th.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

The Environmental Consequences of Cryptocurrency Mining

To fuel their high-energy needs, Bitcoin mining facilities have begun stationing themselves in old or underused power plants, utilizing the leftover energy infrastructure to fuel their high-energy needs. This is problematic in that it emits large amounts of carbon emissions and lacks the positive knock-on benefits of energy that can be outsourced to the grid for public consumption. 

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Green Tips: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most joyous holidays of the year. It is also one of the most resource intensive ones responsible for Americans collectively traveling billions of miles and consuming over a billion pounds of food. As more families will be gathering in person again this year to celebrate, here are some tips on how to visit with your family and enjoy the holiday while being mindful of your carbon footprint.

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Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY

New Yorkers on Election Day voted to approve a new constitutional right to clean air and water, as well as a pro-environmental majority in the NY City Council. “Having this right to clean air and clean water is only going to be positive to make sure that we are no longer overburdening our communities on the frontlines with these facilities that are pumping out pollution and harming public health,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters.

(The City)

 

Albany recently planted its 1000th tree as part of its 2025 by 2025 initiative. Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters said, “We’re thrilled to see the City of Albany prioritizing their urban forest by announcing the new 2025 Trees initiative. The health of our trees is directly related to creating sustainable communities, and by planting 2,025 new trees by the year 2025, the City of Albany will help make a healthier, greener Albany.”

(City of Albany)

At a recent event unveiling major street improvements in the heart of Manhattan, including six blocks of Broadway to be fully pedestrianized, NYLCV President Julie Tighe said, "Initiatives like this help us create a city for people and cyclists, rather than cars and trucks. This transition will have important environmental impacts, reducing transportation emissions and improving public health."
(NYC Mayor's Office)