In New York City, on average, there are 580 heat-related deaths each summer, according to a 2024 report published by the City of New York. These heat-related deaths account for approximately 3% of all deaths over the warmer months. Due to global climate change, the proportion of the number of days that fall into the higher temperature range, defined as “extreme heat days,” has been increasing. The number of heat-related deaths in New York City has been increasing in tandem. NYLCV’s priorities aim to address this climate-related vulnerability at both a policy and individual level, centering focus on the wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers.
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NYLCV is always on the lookout for top-notch interns and volunteers. We collaborate with high schools, colleges and graduate schools
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The Senate wrapped up its 2025 legislative session by passing several NYLCV's priorities, including The Customer Savings and Reliability Act, a Clean Fuel Standard, and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, among others. The Assembly is back this week to finish their session and we strongly urge them to pass the following legislation.
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Last week, the New York League of Conservation Voters and partner organizations joined Sen. Pete Harckham in Albany as he announced the introduction of the Packing Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
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"We were fortunate this year to have a field of candidates with a strong track record on environmental action. In many races, we had to choose between contenders who all demonstrated serious commitments to climate; in those instances, we focused on candidates who have consistently delivered real results,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters. “In the mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo and Brad Lander rose above the rest. Governor Cuomo was instrumental in passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and made generational investments in clean air, clean water, and parks. Comptroller Lander has been a leader on climate finance, driving fossil fuel divestment from pension funds, helping to pass the nation-leading plastic bag ban and Styrofoam restrictions, and championing environmental causes throughout his time on the City Council. We are proud to endorse this group of candidates and look forward to working with them to continue advancing environmental progress at the local level.”
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When the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law in August of 2022, it was the biggest, boldest climate legislation in U.S. history. It promised to accelerate the clean energy transition, create green jobs across the country, and invest in a healthier, more sustainable future.
Now those promises are at risk of being broken. The reconciliation bill that passed the House, if enacted, would unravel key provisions of the IRA, rescind billions in key climate investments at the EPA and Department of Energy, and pull the rug out from under American families and businesses that have begun to rely on clean energy tax credits.
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Voters in the vast majority of school districts with ESBs on the ballot said yes to protecting kids’ health, reducing harmful diesel pollution, and accelerating the transition to a fully electric school bus fleet by 2035.
Learn MoreBy Mark Tausig Need to know: New York City is putting together its first-ever Urban Forest Plan, and New Yorkers
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