Today, the New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS), public arts nonprofit ArtBridge, and New York State environmental nonprofit, New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF), unveiled a mural at 1101 Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. ArtBridge selected local artist Daniel Bonilla, known as ARTMANDAN, to design and create the installation. The mural itself brings awareness to the community benefits of clean electric bus transportation. Through a series of integrated workshops with local youth and Daniel, the artist, ArtBridge made the creative visions behind this mural a reality. 

On July 8, Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul, and the MTA released Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service, an action plan to modernize and speed up NYC’s bus system. From green-lighting stalled bus projects to all-door boarding upgrades, this area of public transit is finally getting the attention it deserves. Investing in our bus system is vital for both quality of life since it helps residents get to where they need to go faster, as well as environmental interests. 

Instead of travelling by car, commuting by bus means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and a reduction in traffic congestion. Improving our bus system is also an environmental justice issue; as the report notes, people of color make up 75% of commuters who use the bus.  By committing $254 million in expense funding and $628 million in capital funding over five fiscal years to carry out the plan, NYLCV is excited for the implementation of this plan.

By Mia Fitzloff It’s Plastic-Free July, which means it’s time to shine a light on – and take action to address – the growing impacts of single-use plastics on our planet. Each year, 430 million tons of plastic are produced, and every piece ever made still exists today. This plastic sits in landfills, pollutes our…

As the weather is warming up, the sun-fueled fun of summer makes it one of the most anticipated seasons of the year. As you get ready for longer days and warmer nights, there are many ways to reduce your environmental impact to ensure you have an eco-friendly yet exciting summer. 

By Noor Malik “Transportation and buildings are among the two largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City. If we’re going to be serious about fighting climate change, we need solutions that address more than one sector at a time.” — Julie Tighe, President, New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund If…

All New Yorkers deserve safe passage to lead pipe removal that is quick, cost-effective, and equitable. The federal mandate is clear; water systems must remove all lead pipes by 2037. The question remains: will the governor and state legislature help communities meet this moment by providing the policies and public dollars to solve this problem?

The term spring cleaning should take on new meaning as we all strive to make our homes and communities more environmentally sustainable. We’ve compiled a list of suggestions to help you get started.

On June 23, New York’s primary elections will determine which candidates run in the midterms this November, when New York will send twenty-six officials to the US House of Representatives. Each year, NYLCVEF helps to ensure that the environment and climate change are front and center on the campaign trail and that voters know where…

New York has seen quite a lot of snow recently! While snowstorms are magical to watch, some snow removal methods unintentionally harm the environment. Read on to learn more about how to deal with snow in a more eco-friendly way.