With fall almost here, it’s a great time to fight climate change at home with energy efficient changes and upgrades. Even small adjustments made by renters, homeowners and businesses, when added up town by town and city by city, can make a significant difference in reducing our collective carbon footprint.
In New York City, the general election is coming up. Election day is November 4, and early voting runs from October 25- November 2. This year, in addition to candidates running for office, there are six proposals on the ballot. NYLCVEF is hosting an educational webinar with more information on Wednesday, October 22. RSVP to join.
By Liam McGowan Electric school buses (ESB’s) are rolling in, and with them, significant beneficial changes. Brand new data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Carleton University solidifies electric school bus benefits over diesel buses. This new study from WRI shines a light on what states and counties stand to gain from a transition…
Fall is often ripe with an abundance of food and filled with activities such as apple picking and pumpkin pie baking. However, with abundance also comes food waste that , with some careful planning, can be eliminated.
Climate Week NYC 2025 kicked off yesterday and runs through September 28, is advertised as “the largest annual climate event of its kind,” with more than 900 events citywide. “This year’s edition of Climate Week NYC,” according to the official Climate Week NYC website, “will be a platform for inspiring heads of government, ministers and…
Autumn brings upkeeping tasks for outdoor spaces. With falling leaves and dropping temperatures, we want to make sure that you’re equipped with sustainable yard care tips.
The transportation sector is responsible for close to 1/3 of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the state, and diesel-powered school buses are a big part of the problem, polluting our air and putting children – especially from low-income communities and communities of color – at higher risk of asthma and other serious health conditions.
Electric school buses (ESB) offer a powerful solution. They can cut greenhouse gas emissions while delivering cleaner air for our kids. And with the addition of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, these buses can also strengthen our power grid.
We invite you to download our “Tips for Conserving Water” flyer here. Water conservation is an essential component of environmental protection. From cars to lawns to hoses to laundry, and more, here are a series of simple steps each of us can take to help conserve our most precious resource. Limit your showers to eight…
New York made history with its 2023 fiscal budget by becoming the first state to mandate a fully zero-emission school bus fleet. Starting in 2027, all new school buses purchased must be electric, and by 2035, all operating buses on the road must be zero-emission. This shift isn’t just about cutting down carbon emissions, but about cleaner air for kids and greater equity for disadvantaged communities. The transition has a clear focus on environmental justice communities.
