Facebook Launches Climate Change Information Hub
Facebook has announced that it’s launching a new information hub containing “science-based information” about climate change.
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Natural Areas Conservancy Talks Importance Of Urban Forests In NYC Climate Change
Today, the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) released the first comprehensive report on New York City’s carbon budget for its forested natural areas.
House Climate Crisis Action Plan Highlights Espaillat Legislation Addressing Climate Change
On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive congressional climate action framework, highlighting legislation introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) as important tools in the effort to solve the climate crisis.
Harlem’s Peggy Shepard Questions Beto On Climate Change During CNN’s Presidential Town Hall Special
In case you missed CNN’s Climate Crisis Town Hall, Peggy Shepard had an opportunity to ask Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke how he would help Americans deal with extreme heat.
Harlem Rep Espaillat’s New Resolution To Impact Climate Change On Communities Of Color
Today Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in support of his resolution, H. Res. 367, recognizing the impact of climate change on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world.
Educating Kids On Climate Change Could Also Help Parents
Consumers Affairs reports that concerns about climate change continue to mount, researchers from North Carolina State University explored how children are doing their part to instill concern in their parents.
Allergies Could Be Getting Worse From Harlem To Harare Because Of Climate Change
Earlier this week we reported that Allergy season set to hit NY hard this spring, today Consumer Affairs reported that Allergy season is a rough time, and while spring is highly anticipated, the constant congestion and sneezing is not.
Harlem Rep Espaillat Announces Support Of Green New Deal For Climate Change
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced his support of the “Green New Deal,” a proposal being touted by Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) aimed at overhauling energy use, reducing carbon emissions, and creating new jobs.
Mayor de Blasio And Others Announce Investment Of $4 Billion In Climate Change Solutions From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Stringer, and other trustees of New York City’s pension funds today announced a new goal to double the investments of the NYC Funds in climate change solutions to $4 billion or 2% of the City’s $195 billion pension portfolio over the next 3 years.
Harlem’s Target Adopts Climate Change Action Plan
Target store is located on East Harlem, now Brand Channel reports that Target is upping its commitment to combat climate change by pledging to make its products and operations more sustainable.
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Resiliency Guidelines For Climate Change
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the release of preliminary Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines, which for the first time establish citywide guidance on incorporating projected impacts from climate change into the planning, engineering, construction, and renovation of City facilities.
Harlem Elected Mark Levine And Others Hold Trump Tower For Climate Change Teach-In
Invoking a decades-old legal requirement for public access at Trump Tower, dozens of New Yorkers and Harlem’ City Councilman Mark Levine convened inside the skyscraper today for a climate change teach-in spanning jobs, energy efficiency, and public parks.
Harlem’s WE ACT For Environmental Justice Responds To Proposed NYC Local Law 97 Changes
In response to the New York City Department of Buildings proposing a new set of rules for the implementation of Local Law 97 of 2019, WE ACT for Environmental Justice released the following statement:
Activists From Harlem To The Hudson Head To NYC For Major Climate March
Tens of thousands of activists from all over New York and the country will be heading to NYC for the March to End Fossil Fuels on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Get Ready For Climate Week NYC React With Harlem’s WE ACT
Climate Week NYC 2023 officially runs from September 17-24, 2023.