Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News: November 28.

 

Major Federal Funding Announced for Gateway Project The long-delayed project to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River for train travel between New York and New Jersey – a longtime NYLCV priority – is moving forward, with billions in funding recently announced from the federal government. A well-functioning railroad for New York City commuters and the greater Northeast Corridor is critical to getting fossil fuel-burning automobiles off the road. Read More

Tips for a Green Holiday Shopping Season In keeping with the holiday spirit, we are offering tips on how best to shop for family and friends, while also giving back to the environment. A good way to do this, as we move collectively towards a more sustainable and equitable future, is to consider the carbon footprint of whatever you are thinking of buying. Read More

New York Is the First State to Ban Certain Types of Crypto Mining—Here’s What To Know   New York’s first-in-the-nation law, which was an NYLCV-priority bill and was included in the 2022 State Environmental Scorecard, is specifically aimed at cryptocurrency mining companies in the state that consume large amounts of energy by utilizing “proof-of-work” authentication — the process that uses sometimes millions of high-powered computers to track and secure transactions in bitcoin and other virtual currencies.     (CNBC)

A Warming World Makes Soccer More Challenging   With the World Cup upon us, professional soccer player Samantha Mewis spoke with Columbia University Climate School experts in an event focusing on how climate change is impacting sports.“One of the reasons I’m here is to protect our sport and protect athletes who are playing,” Mewis explained, “but of course, obviously to protect the Earth and the environment, and to make sure that the two can continue to coexist in a way that’s sustainable and enjoyable for everybody.”   (Columbia University)

Environmental Bond Act "a Giant Win" for Long Island New York State’s Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, which voters passed by a comfortable margin on Nov. 8, will be of greatest benefit to Long Island.The statewide ballot proposal authorizes the sale of bonds up to $4.2 billion to fund environmental protection, natural restoration, resiliency, and clean energy projects.   (East Hampton Star)