City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
As Other Climate Legislation Stalls, Bill to Update State’s Solar Tax Credit Moves Forward
Legislation to change an outdated solar tax credit law—making it easier for co-ops and condos to access the benefit—has widespread support, and could make it into this year’s state budget, advocates say.
“I don't see who would be opposed to something like this,” said Sen. Peter Harckham, who's sponsoring the bill in the Senate. “We're cleaning our air, we're adding clean energy to the grid, and we're allowing the homeowners to save money on their electric bills.”
EPA Cuts Would Strike a Blow to New York, Former Agency Administrator Says
“These cuts are not strategic and they are not protecting public health,” Lisa Garcia, a former regional administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, told City Limits.
The Fight to End Plastic Turf Zeros in on NYC Parks
A bill recently introduced in City Council would prohibit the Parks Department from installing new swaths of artificial grass, citing the environmental and health impacts.
Opinion: NY Needs Its Own Climate Solutions. How About Peaker Plants?
“This infrastructure is a relic of past planning mistakes: nearly every neighborhood housing these plants is classified as ‘disadvantaged,’ bearing the disproportionate brunt of environmental harm.”
