Climate Change
News and opinions on climate change or global warming.
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Yonkers Native Aena Khan Awarded Prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship
Aena Khan has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a coveted spot in the elite Schwarzman Scholars program.
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Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Senator Edward J. Markey Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Schools Alongside Over 200 Advocates
Congressman Bowman and Senator Markey reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act alongside 76 cosponsors and 200 advocates.
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Federal Grant of $1 Million Awarded to Combat Climate Change by Expanding Urban Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has granted the City of Yonkers $1 million to fight climate change with more trees.
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Call For Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to Pass The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Act and Bigger Better Bottle Bill
Local environmental advocates call on Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins to vote on the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act
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Westchester Environmental Advocates and Elected Officials hold Press Conference for Climate Justice Demands in Yonkers
Advocates and officials held a press conference at the water treatment plant in Yonkers to rally for the passage of Climate, Jobs & Justice legislation.
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Historic Gas Ban for New Buildings Set to Proceed in NY State
New York is setting the pace nationwide for legislative changes to natural gas connections in newly-constructed buildings throughout the state.
