The New York League of Conservation Voters applauds Governor Kathy Hochul on her 2023 Executive Budget proposal, which, if enacted, represents a significant step forward in our state’s fight against climate change. She made clear that addressing climate change is a priority, both in her words and in her budget actions.
This winter, New York City and much of the Northeast has experienced not only a troubling snow drought, but also a January heat wave. January 2023 was the warmest January in the city’s recorded history, as it was across the East Coast, according to The Washington Post.
On Monday, newly elected Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger issued an executive order directing county government to take action on a broad array of climate goals, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, investment in green jobs and clean energy, the electrification of county buildings and vehicles, and a plan to help lower-income households and communities reduce energy costs.
NYLCV President Julie Tighe and AECOM's Ali Chaudhry join Ballard Spahr LLP's Bill Estes to discuss how the $4.2 billion authorized in New York’s Environmental Bond Act will be spent. They talk about the types of projects that will be funded and financial benefits to the State, including short-term job creation and the longer-term benefits to residents and visitors.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a road map to implement the nation's largest composting program, a win for cleanliness and sustainability. Mayor Adams laid out details of the 20-month roll out for the collection of compostable material that will become an automatic, guaranteed, free, year-round service for every single resident across all five boroughs. NYLCV applauds this measure and calls for participation to be made mandatory.
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