We Look Forward To Harlem’s Peggy Shepard Act To Shape DNC’s Environment And Climate Platform

Today, the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council announced its Platform Committee, whose members will be tasked with developing recommendations for the climate, environment and energy planks of the 2020 Democratic Party Platform. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

Mayor de Blasio Announces New Tech Competition To Accelerate Local Climate Action From Harlem To Hollis

Today Mayor Bill de Blasio, Miguel Gamiño, Jr., New York City Chief Technology Officer, Mark Chambers, Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Polly Trottenberg, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation announced a new NYCx moonshot challenge. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World…

Warned Years Ago, Mayor Adams Launches Battery Coastal Resilience To Protect Lower Manhattan Urges Federal Funding

NYC Mayor Adams today announced the groundbreaking of Battery Coastal Resilience, a critical, $200-million component of the overall Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency strategy to protect the coming flood Harlem’s Dr. Paul G. Falkowsky talked about in 2018.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…

Mayor Adams Launches NYC Initiative To Cut Food-Related Carbon Emissions

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a partnership with several leading national and New York City-based institutions to reduce food-related carbon emissions. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant…

Environmental Justice Orgs Value Stronger EPA Vehicle Emissions Rule With Concerns And More To Do

By Ashley Sullivan The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their long-awaited updated rule on emissions standards for model years 2027 and later for light-and medium-duty vehicles. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You…

Governors Island: Picking Winners To Save The World From Melting

The Trust for Governors Island announced today the winners of the inaugural Climate Solutions Challenge, presented through its Living Lab program. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…