Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for July 11th.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

Toolkit for a Successful Plastic Free July Over the past few decades, single-use plastics have become such an important part of our day to day lives that it can be difficult to imagine living without them. Plastic Free July is a movement that seeks to change that perception, and show us how doable it is to cut down on our plastic use throughout the month of July.   Take our Plastic Free Pledge here.  Read More

Lead in Soil: An Environmental Review New York City’s parks serve as a peaceful respite from the bustle of urban life. They’re home to sporting events, concerts, and community gardens. But these park safe havens may contain a hidden danger  — a recent study found high levels of lead in the soil of several NYC parks, surpassing the EPA’s soil cleanup value of 400 milligrams of lead per kilogram of soil. Read More

Join NYLCV for our upcoming events:   Online: 2022 Environmental Legislative Session Debrief Webinar NYC: Congressional District 10 Environmental Candidate Forum at The Cooper Union   Long Island: Congressional District 3 Environmental Candidate Forum at Long Island University

Opinion: How E-bikes Can Help NYC Reach its Climate Goals by Julie Tighe   The bottom line: Transportation, which accounts for 30 percent of New York City’s carbon emissions and 27 percent of emissions across the U.S., needs to get greener, fast. In a study in Brighton, UK, providing access to e-bikes led to a 20 percent reduction in car mileage. Multiply that access across Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and beyond—and America’s transportation future could be transformed.   (CityLimits)

President of NYLCV Julie Tighe with Governor Kathy Hochul at bill signing

Big win for NYLCV: Hochul Signs Legislation Furthering Clean Energy Goals   NYLCV has expressed support for the Advanced Building Codes and Standards Act, as well as the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act which were both signed into law by Governor Hochul last week in a huge victory for clean energy and jobs.    According to the Office of the Governor, they are designed to help Hochul with her goal of creating jobs in this industry, spurring private investment into these fields, and ensuring energy efficiency for the state.   (RochesterFirst)