EcoLocalizer
By Amy Stodghill •
March 30, 2008
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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) has launched the Climate Action PAC to financially support candidates with proven track records at supporting climate change initiatives.
The Climate Action PAC will start with New York State legislative seats in 2008 and local races all over the state in 2009. The overall goal, according to the NY League of Conservation Voters, is to get politicians thinking about developing a comprehensive statewide energy plan.
EcoLocalizer
By Amy Stodghill •
March 8, 2008
New York City’s proposed congestion pricing plan may be in trouble.
As part of NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s long term sustainability plan, PLANYC 2030, congestion pricing is intended to reduce the amount of cars coming into the city, thus reducing the amount of auto emissions contributing to air pollution. While many city council members like the idea of cleaner air, some are questioning the details of the plan.
EcoLocalizer
By Amy Stodghill •
February 28, 2008
The New York Energy Consumers Council recognized leaders in energy with the Energy New York Award on Tuesday night.
New York University and John Gilbert, chairman of the New York Building Congress Energy Committee were recipients of the 2007 award.
New York University has made energy a large focus of the campus Green Action Plan, part of which is the construction of a new co-generation plant . NYU is also the largest purchaser of wind power by any institution in New York City.
John Gilbert was recognized for his work as chairman of the New York Building Congress Energy Committee, which includes spearheading three Building Congress publications on long term electricity needs of NYC.
EcoLocalizer
By Amy Stodghill •
February 18, 2008
The city of New York will phase out the use of tropical hardwoods in construction and maintenance projects, and will focus on more sustainable alternatives.
New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, made the announcement last week during a UN conference on climate change. The city also released a report detailing the short and long term strategies they’ll use to reach this goal.
Prized for its durability and resistance to rot, tropical hardwoods are favored for things like […]
