After the results of the 2024 presidential election, states, cities, and other subnational actors are again coming to the forefront as climate policymakers. New York State and New York City are in the process of implementing key climate legislation and are making efforts toward a clean energy transition. However, operational, fiscal, legal, and political challenges […]
Children experience the climate crisis in myriad and far-reaching ways, but they are rarely at the center of climate conversations. This panel discussion will bring together leaders in government, medicine, philanthropy, and mental health to explore children as both the subjects and agents of climate policymaking. We will discuss how the law should consider the […]
What is the role of state legislatures to lead on environmental policy? In this fireside chat with New York Assemblymember Deborah Glick, Chair of the Committee on Environmental Conservation, we will explore the levers that the New York State legislature can utilize to take climate action, hold polluters accountable, and protect New York’s wildlife and […]
In the past year, interest in robotaxis in New York has surged. Last summer, Waymo started testing its vehicles on Manhattan streets. In January, Governor Hochul proposed automated vehicle pilot programs upstate. But in February, she withdrew her proposal under pressure. And in March, Waymo’s testing permit expired. The future of robotaxis in New York is an open […]
Every summer, approximately 500 New Yorkers die prematurely due to extreme heat. As a changing climate leads to hotter summers, this problem will only be exacerbated. But about 10% of NYC residents don’t have air conditioning in their home. To address this problem, in 2025 the New York City Council passed the Cool Homes for […]
