Despite notable progress, the U.S. offshore wind industry is still in its infancy. As w/ any new sector, challenges are expected & require resolve from fed, state & private sector to overcome. NYSERDA will take proactive measures to address these issues head-on. Next steps soon.

How do we ensure cities are planned with equity in mind?

This Friday, April 19th, we're hosting our Equity in Motion Summit, where transportation professionals will convene to exchange insights and ideas.

Tune in here at 9AM for the Opening Plenary. #EquityInMotion

Join us on April 25th at 6pm at Columbia University University for an essential #EarthDay event about climate and environmental justice, in partnership with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.

Hear from Ydanis Rodriguez, NYClimate, WE ACT for EJ and more.

REGISTER HERE: events.columbia.edu/go/earthdaynyc

About a fifth of America’s petrochemical production is concentrated in southeastern Louisiana. The area has faced high rates of cancer among people who live nearby. A new study now shows how health risks may fall on the next generation as well.
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🇮🇹 🇺🇸 A celebration of the first Italian-American to set foot #onStatenIsland 500 years ago today…

So far, every challenge to #LocalLaw97 has lost. This one should too. The New York City Council should put this bill aside and instead protect a world-leading law that slashes emissions, cleans our air, and secures the benefits of leading the energy transition right here in NYC. #greenjobs

'The good news? NYC’s drinking water is basically fine.'

via Samantha Maldonado THE CITY: No ‘Forever Chemicals’ Worries for NYC’s Drinking Water — But Environmental Agency Is Making Extra Sure to Be Safe
thecity.nyc/2024/04/16/dri…

⚡ 'In New York City, Con Ed customers have completed more than 30,000 installations since 2020. And across the state, nearly 23,000 heat pump projects were installed in 2022, a threefold increase from the year before.' nytimes.com/2024/04/14/nyr…

New York was lucky to have Basil Seggos🇺🇸🇺🇦 at the helm of New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation for these last eight years. He's leaving big shoes to fill as the state faces growing climate and environmental challenges. Congrats on a great run, Basil!

On Apr 25 6-8pm ET, join researchers, elected officials, community leaders for special #EarthDay event at Columbia University’s Low Library on climate impacts and environmental justice in NYC. Presented by Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce & Columbia Climate School: events.columbia.edu/go/earthdaynyc