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Energy bills are skyrocketing for New Yorkers. The reason why? Gas pipes are insanely expensive. #NYHEAT is the solution, @NYSA_Majority Via @nysfocus: nysfocus.com/2025/03/10/new…

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed the Climate Super Fund Act, a bill designed to finance climate adaptation efforts by collecting $75 billion from companies that have contributed the most in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. @nysenate: nysenate.gov/newsroom/press…

Plastic pollution worsens the impacts on all planetary boundaries. From accelerating climate change to driving ocean acidification and biodiversity loss, plastic pollution amplifies global crises. Third place of most read articles in 2024! Read more: buff.ly/3YGfKeV

Our highest cycling priority is seeing the City's envisioned Bike Spine Network built. The most critical spines are the 2 centermost: the Genesee Riverway Trail & Main Street. Here is a glance of Main st progress. mcusercontent.com/6556c7989086a4… #ROC #RochesterNY

We are delighted to see the Rochester Business Journal recognize a list of environmental leaders dedicating their efforts to addressing climate change in the Rochester area by promoting sustainable businesses and healthy communities rbj.net/2024/12/20/rbj…

Rochester advocates rally for NY HEAT act: What the legislation would do democratandchronicle.com/story/news/loc… via @DandC

Some great news to end the year! @GovKathyHochul signed the bill to ban CO2 #fracking! Huge thanks to everyone who fought to make this happen and to @leawebbforny and @AMKelles for their leadership in the legislature! foodandwaterwatch.org/2024/12/22/leg…

What if cities could heal the planet? Cities can regenerate by restoring biodiversity, using sustainable materials, harvesting rainwater, rewilding spaces, and empowering communities. It’s time for change. 📷: SPHERA Sustainability Consulting via @UNHABITAT

Tons of Lobby Visits! 🗣️ This December, New Yorkers showed up in force at virtual legislative meetings to share what Funding Climate would look like on the ground. The message? NY's first climate funding must serve people, not profits. #FundClimate

Advocates from @climategfl & @MetroJustice gathered yesterday in #RochesterNY with @HarryBBronson to urge @GovKathyHochul to put the #NYHEAT Act in her budget for #CleanerHeatLowerBills. Read more: 13wham.com/news/local/adv…

Call to action! Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this survey and provide input for an EPA Sponsored Regional Climate Action Plan. Feel free to reiterate your favorite action items from the Regional Climate Strategy and share the link with other GFL Region residents!

Happy to join @HarryBBronson, @climategfl, and @MetroJustice at a press conference today to support the NY Heat Act! Learn more here: weact.org/campaigns/ny-h…

The evidence is clear: the #SenecaMeadows landfill poses a huge threat to New York’s environment and its residents. But @GovKathyHochul would rather make empty promises on climate goals than shut down Seneca Meadows & give New York residents the healthy environment they deserve

Interesting article on the challenges and possible benefits of implementing a high speed rail system linking NYC and Toronto. masstransitmag.com/rail/article/5…

How can cities adapt and thrive in the face of #ClimateChange? 🤔💭🌆💚🌱 UNU-EHS shares 5⃣ transformative ways to enhance urban sustainability & resilience. Find out more: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/five…

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SUNDAY READ: How could can giant ‘batteries’ in the Earth slash your electricity bills? The grid of tomorrow may hum with renewable energy stored both in giant battery banks as well as reservoirs, caverns, and other parts of the landscape. bit.ly/4idKEV7

The New York State Energy Planning Board has released a Draft Scope of the New York State Energy Plan for public comment. TODAY is the last day to review and submit comments! energyplan.ny.gov

🌟 Congratulations to Azmery Afnan and all the graduates of the United Way Leadership Development Program! 🌟 We are proud of Azmery and grateful to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes for this opportunity. #CommunityLeaders #ClimateAction

Today is #WorldSoilDay 🌱🤎 Healthy soils act like a sponge, preventing floods & ensuring food security. Since 2005, our 🇪🇺 @LIFEprogramme has financed 74 soil-related projects worth €183 million! Discover more about it 👉 europa.eu/!t6bpBy #SaveSoil #EUSoil