Happy New Year! Here’s what we’re reading this week to kick-off 2022:
Can Adrienne Adams Be The Environmental Speaker NYC Needs?
While the next Speaker of the New York City Council is not officially solidified, Adrienne Adams of District 28 confirmed that she has enough votes to secure her victory. She is set to be the first Black Woman to be speaker of the 51 member body and will bring unique viewpoints and priorities to the office coming from an outer borough district.
Green Tips: An Eco-Friendly New Year
There’s a lot of talk about going green. Fortunately, governments, businesses and individuals around the world are taking action to support this initiative. From using alternative energy sources like wind, hydro or solar panels to switching to low-emission transportation options, if your daily actions are more eco-friendly, you will not only help protect the environment, but also benefit financially, physically and mentally.
Speaking to reporters from City Hall, de Blasio touted the city’s $420 million investment to replace its gas-guzzling fleet with EVs. De Blasio’s comments followed an announcement in September for $75 million in new investment in electric vehicles, including some 300 new fixed-location and portable chargers. New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe said the mayor should be commended for investing in a new city fleet and more charging ports, which the city sorely lacks. “It’s a big source of emissions. It’s a big source of air pollution, which is a big source of respiratory problems. He deserves credit for making money available in the budget for that,” Tighe said.
NYLCV President Julie Tighe made City & State’s Energy & Environment Power 100, a list that identifies the public officials, energy executives, environmentalists, activists, academics and others who are in the thick of these debates – and reinventing how New Yorkers get their power.
On Earth Day in 2015, de Blasio committed to sending no garbage to landfills and reducing waste disposal by 90% compared to 2005 levels by 2030. But today, New Yorkers are still throwing away just over 79% of garbage — compared to 83% when de Blasio took office. And we’re only disposing about 5% less waste than in 2005. The city Department of Sanitation has acknowledged New York has no chance of achieving the zero-waste goal without a mandatory citywide composting program. “You cannot fight climate change without tackling food waste,” said Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters.
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