Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs Abeywardena announced that NYC will publish its progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals on the status of efforts to achieve the global benchmarks to address poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Transcript of Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his plan protect bike lanes in order to encourage people to use sources of transportation that are better for the environment.
Mayor's Office of Sustainability is fighting a battle witch climate, gaining more support partnering with outdoor retailer REI Co-op in order to launch opt to Act NYC, to continue combat climate change.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order today that will reduce the size of the City’s on-road vehicle fleet, deepening its commitment to address climate change and reduce emissions 80 percent by 2050. With transcript.
Mayor de Blasio today released findings of a study that determined the City’s comprehensive strategy for the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) project. The study evaluated dozens of adaptation measures and identified a set of strategies to build resilience in Lower Manhattan.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a new pilot program that will help ensure new City infrastructure and public facilities are prepared for the worsening impacts of climate change, including intense rainfall, coastal storm surge, chronic high tide flooding, and extreme heat.
Mayor de Blasio addresses the public, taking a stand against climate change. He provides information about the dangers of climate ways along with ways to combat it.
The de Blasio Administration today filed a joint lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to revoke a permit implementing stricter greenhouse gas and zero emission vehicle standards.
Mayor de Blasio and the NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board today announced the commencement of a public comment period from August 5th to September 5th.
Mayor de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency are taking action against the serious effects of climate change.
Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced that Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation will sell the first green bond issued by a City-related entity.
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds, today announced these funds have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.
New York City makes record-breaking new investments in clean energy and electric vehicles; releases roadmap for aggressive emissions reductions from government operations.