New York League of Conservation Voters

Buildings are the leading contributor to climate change in NYC and account for over 30% of emissions statewide. The new Community Heat Pump Systems Pilot Program has up to $15 million in grants available to design and construct community thermal systems. This type of heating technology can help slash emissions from the buildings sector and combat climate change.

Extended Producer Responsibility, which would help reduce waste and address our growing recycling crisis, is gaining momentum! Elected officials, industry leaders, and advocates agree that we need to implement this type of policy soon https://www.newsday.com//newsday-opinion-the-point-newslet

Last week we unveiled our new report calling on the State to get more lead out of school drinking water. We need stronger standards to protect our children. Watch the full press conference with Hon. Gustavo Rivera, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, American Academy of Pediatrics, Healthy Schools Network, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, and NRDC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HW83_B6nc4

The green energy movement is growing! At a town meeting, residents of Ripley, in Western New York, talked with representatives from a proposed solar and storage project. They discussed the layout, wetland and stream resources data, visual impacts, and other updates.

"We cannot afford to delay the transition [to clean transportation]. Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature took bold action to prioritize a clean-energy economy, leading with renewable energy. Now it is time to steer New York to a clean transportation future," says our president Julie Tighe in the Albany Times Union on why we need policies like a clean fuels standard and clean trucks

Thanks for your leadership on #climateaction, Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli! This shows that renewable energy is a win-win for our environment and our economy. We can save green by going green

President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order to conserve 30% of all American lands and waters by 2030. The order is part of a nationwide 30x30 movement that engages leaders and the community as part of the solution. Click to thank him for his environmental leadership!

The Delaware River is a vital resource for NY. In addition to providing drinking water for over 13 million people, the river supports a $20 million outdoor recreation industry. Managing and protecting this valuable body of water is the Delaware River Basin Commissio. Want to learn more about the Commission's priorities and how it manages the River? Join us, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, PennEnvironment, Bucks County Audubon Society, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, and The Land Conservancy of New Jersey for a meet and greet with DRBC Deputy Executive Director, Kristen Bowman-Kavanagh! Register: https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/255/mtglistproc.asp

Earlier today, we announced the 2021 Equity Agenda for transportation with Riders Alliance and others. Transportation is the #1 contributor to climate change and we need to solve the solve the transit crisis in order to solve the climate crisis. We urge 2021 candidates to prioritize policies that improve mass transit and reduce pollution

The Trump Administration is holding up the approval of congestion pricing and it might not be implemented for years. Our policy director Patrick McClellan talks to InsideClimate News about why congestion pricing is so important for better air quality solving our transit crisis improving our economy

The number of children with lead poisoning in NYC has decreased, but stronger lead mitigation laws should be implemented to eliminate the risk of childhood lead poisoning in the city. Read more in our blog post in honor of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. #NLPPW2020

This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Did you know many homes built before 1978 contain lead paint on both interior and exterior walls? When lead paint gets old, it can start to peel or come off in pieces and become a hazard. Find out more! #NLPPW2020 #leadfreekids https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-exposures-lead

ICYMI, Governor Andrew Cuomo last week signed two of our priority bills, delivering a big win for the environment to kick off the holiday season. The bills will eliminate PFAS toxins from food packaging and will help reduce road salt contamination in the Adirondacks. Read more in our blog post.

We are facing an urgent #climatecrisis and we need elected officials that will lead on environmental issues. That's why we are endorsing Sean Ryan for State Senate. See all #NYLCVApproved candidates here: https://nylcv.org/endorsements

Transportation is the leading contributor to climate change. Join New Yorkers across the state in calling Governor Andrew Cuomo today and asking him to commit to leading on transportation. We need an equitable and sustainable Transportation and Climate Initiative. Click on the event below for more info

We recently held a candidate forum for Congressional Districts 1 and 2 on Long Island. Read the recap in our blog post.

This Halloween, we encourage you to follow our environmentally friendly tips to make your celebration spooktacular"

We need elected leaders that will fight for our environment. VOTE for Carrie Woerner, who is a champion for New York's environment, fighting for innovative and pragmatic solutions to climate change. #NYLCVApproved

Attention Long Island voters: Join us in protecting the environment and clean water by re-electing Kevin Thomas For State Senate! We endorsed him because he has proven his support of the environment. He received a perfect score on our Scorecard and made access to clean, affordable water a top priority. Watch more from our president Julie Tighe and see all our #NYLCVApproved candidates here: https://nylcv.org/endorsements/

A new study found a direct link between nitrogen dioxide exposure and COVID-19 mortality. And that exposure is higher among environmental justice communities. A clean fuels standard would help slash this pollution, reduce emissions from the transportation sector - the #1 contributor to climate change, and improve public health.

Children in the South Bronx are feeling the effects of environmental racism every day, with higher asthma rates and more hospitalizations. Our president Julie Tighe talked to PIX 11 about the issue. "We think it's time for something to change. [We need to make] investments in those under-served and overburdened with pollution communities to help counter those years of environmental racism that occurred." Watch for more. https://www.pix11.com//environmental-racism-in-the-bronx-w

We are proud to endorse Kevin Parker for State Senate, who is committed to fighting for clean water, clean air and renewable energy. See all #NYLCVApproved candidates: https://nylcv.org/endorsements

Early Voting starts tomorrow! Want to show your dedication to climate action? Our program coordinator Lisa is reminding everyone to take the pledge to Vote Early for the environment this year! #GreenVotesEarly https://www.congressweb.com/nylcv/168

Our president Julie Tighe joined the Empire Environmental podcast to talk about renewable energy and what the state is doing to encourage the growth of solar and wind power. Listen: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/gtlaws-podcast

Across New York State, we need to vote for environmental candidates. We are proud to endorse Max Rose for the 11th congressional district. See all #NYLCVApproved candidates: https://nylcv.org/endorsements

Make a plan to #vote cast your ballots for environmental candidates. Anna Kaplan for NYS Senate is #NYLCVApproved and earned a perfect score on our environmental scorecard! https://nylcv.org/endorsements