Climate Movement Shows Power at New York City Candidate Climate Briefing
This afternoon, representatives from 49 campaigns for New York City elected officials attended a briefing on climate change. Continue reading
Fighting Climate Change Could Be Good For Business From Harlem To Hawaii
While many consumers have started doing more in their daily lives.
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Children Are Most Likely To Feel The Negative Health Effects Of Climate Change
The ways in which climate change affects consumers’ health -- particularly the youngest population -- have been documented at length. Continue reading
Hope Still Exists In The Fight Against Climate Change, Experts Say
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought some positive news in terms of the environment, research shows that pollution is still a very real problem.Continue reading
Climate Change Has led To Billions Of Dollars in Flood Damages From Harlem To Hollis
Climate change is a source of stress for many consumers, and findings from a new study conducted by researchers from Stanford University may just add to that stress.Continue reading
Facebook Launches Climate Change Information Hub
Facebook has announced that it’s launching a new information hub containing “science-based information” about climate change. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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.Continue reading
Mayor’s Office Of Sustainability Partners With REI Co-Op To Mobilize NYs Around Sustainability
In support of the City’s ongoing, comprehensive fight to address climate change, the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, with support from NYC Parks and the Natural Areas Conservancy, is partnering with outdoor retailer REI Co-op to launch Opt to Act NYC.Continue reading
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.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Leads Members Of Congress Opposing Opic Investment Projects
Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement regarding the Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s (OPIC) consideration of two fracking projects in Argentina.Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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.Continue reading
Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Heads To Texas To Talk Policies Of Change
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Local Progress, a national network of legislators focused on progressive policies.Continue reading
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.Continue reading
