The Climate Reality Project NYC
@climaterealitynyc.bsky.social
Our mission is to educate, inspire & mobilize New Yorkers to take action and fight climate change at every level of society.
https://climaterealitynyc.org
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Our mission is to communicate & take action to fight the climate crisis.
Last week's Chapter Meeting featured @nicolekelner.bsky.social, who shared how to communicate about the climate crisis through art. We aspire to communicate as effectively as Nicole!
Our mission is to communicate & take action to fight the climate crisis.
Last week's Chapter Meeting featured @nicolekelner.bsky.social, who shared how to communicate about the climate crisis through art. We aspire to communicate as effectively as Nicole!
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Today, opponents of #NYHEAT held a press conference with signs that read: "Save our Domestic Natural Gas." It's clear that they stand with the fracking industry. NYS Assembly, we need you to STAND WITH US. Deliver #cleanerheatlowerbills by insisting that NY HEAT be in the budget!
March 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Today, opponents of #NYHEAT held a press conference with signs that read: "Save our Domestic Natural Gas." It's clear that they stand with the fracking industry. NYS Assembly, we need you to STAND WITH US. Deliver #cleanerheatlowerbills by insisting that NY HEAT be in the budget!
This is what good policy looks like! Expand bus lanes and bus-mounted cameras for faster and safer trips and improvement in quality of life! @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @transalt.org @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social
Cameras are speeding up buses, reducing crashes, and changing behavior to create sustainable improvements! It’s a winning program and we should expand across the city! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/25/f...
Freeze Frame: Fixed Cameras Are Speeding Up Buses In And Out of Bus Lanes - Streetsblog New York City
The expansion of bus-mounted traffic enforcement cameras is yielding faster and safer trips for bus riders, the MTA said.
nyc.streetsblog.org
March 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is what good policy looks like! Expand bus lanes and bus-mounted cameras for faster and safer trips and improvement in quality of life! @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @transalt.org @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social
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An analysis of the first 2 months of New York City's congestion pricing policy shows that road speeds increased and emissions decreased inside and out of the congestion zone, from Cook, Kreidieh, Vasserman, Allcott, Arora, van Sambeek, Tomkins, and Turkel https://www.nber.org/papers/w33584
March 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
An analysis of the first 2 months of New York City's congestion pricing policy shows that road speeds increased and emissions decreased inside and out of the congestion zone, from Cook, Kreidieh, Vasserman, Allcott, Arora, van Sambeek, Tomkins, and Turkel https://www.nber.org/papers/w33584
Be sure to sign up for this free and amazing event! Mr.
Gore will present the most up to date information on where we stand in the climate crisis and its solutions. See you there!
#energysky
#greensky
Gore will present the most up to date information on where we stand in the climate crisis and its solutions. See you there!
#energysky
#greensky
We’re hosting one of the biggest climate events of the year, and you don’t need a ticket for it – you can stream it live anywhere for FREE! On March 28, former US Vice President Al Gore is giving his latest presentation on the climate crisis. bit.ly/4j0kvIG #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality
March 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Be sure to sign up for this free and amazing event! Mr.
Gore will present the most up to date information on where we stand in the climate crisis and its solutions. See you there!
#energysky
#greensky
Gore will present the most up to date information on where we stand in the climate crisis and its solutions. See you there!
#energysky
#greensky
What are you hiding @govmurphy.bsky.social ? We hope that you are thoughtfully reconsidering your opposition to the best policy for working class New Jerseyans in years.
A coalition of more than 30 organizations from both NY and NJ want to shed some light on travel data that the Garden State is sitting on.
Advocates Demand New Jersey Agencies Cough Up Congestion Pricing Data - Streetsblog New York City
NJ Transit and the Port Authority need to cough up post-congestion pricing travel data, advocates on both sides of the Hudson River said.
buff.ly
March 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What are you hiding @govmurphy.bsky.social ? We hope that you are thoughtfully reconsidering your opposition to the best policy for working class New Jerseyans in years.
Thanks Gov. Hochul!
@govmurphy.bsky.social Please accept the evidence that congestion pricing is awesome policy for regular New Yorkers and New Jerseyans alike & unravel your alliance with Pres. Trump on this issue. @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @rpa.org @theclimatereality.bsky.social
@govmurphy.bsky.social Please accept the evidence that congestion pricing is awesome policy for regular New Yorkers and New Jerseyans alike & unravel your alliance with Pres. Trump on this issue. @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @rpa.org @theclimatereality.bsky.social
Our streets are breathing! Traffic is down, local business is up. Congestion pricing continues to deliver. Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul for standing up and staying firm on what’s best for all New Yorkers!
March 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Thanks Gov. Hochul!
@govmurphy.bsky.social Please accept the evidence that congestion pricing is awesome policy for regular New Yorkers and New Jerseyans alike & unravel your alliance with Pres. Trump on this issue. @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @rpa.org @theclimatereality.bsky.social
@govmurphy.bsky.social Please accept the evidence that congestion pricing is awesome policy for regular New Yorkers and New Jerseyans alike & unravel your alliance with Pres. Trump on this issue. @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @rpa.org @theclimatereality.bsky.social
UPSHIFT! PHLC reports that "In a big win for climate policy targeting building emissions, the SDNY upheld New York City ... Local Law 154, which prohibits the burning of fuels with high greenhouse-gas emissions in new construction." @jessedjenkins.com
www.publichealthlawcenter.org/commentary/2...
www.publichealthlawcenter.org/commentary/2...
3/19/25 - New York City Building Law Upheld in Climate Win | Public Health Law Center
In a big win for climate policy targeting building emissions, the Southern District of New York upheld a New York City ordinance yesterday, Local Law 154, which prohibits the burning of fuels with hig...
www.publichealthlawcenter.org
March 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
UPSHIFT! PHLC reports that "In a big win for climate policy targeting building emissions, the SDNY upheld New York City ... Local Law 154, which prohibits the burning of fuels with high greenhouse-gas emissions in new construction." @jessedjenkins.com
www.publichealthlawcenter.org/commentary/2...
www.publichealthlawcenter.org/commentary/2...
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The Trump admin claims clean power drives up utility bills. But energy analysts and industry execs know new solar, wind and batteries are cheaper than fossil fueled powe, and that killing tax credits for clean energy will raise, not lower, energy costs: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
#energysky
Gutting clean energy incentives would drive up electric bills
Rising energy costs are a problem in the U.S. Ending Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and ramping up fossil fuels would make it even worse.
www.canarymedia.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Trump admin claims clean power drives up utility bills. But energy analysts and industry execs know new solar, wind and batteries are cheaper than fossil fueled powe, and that killing tax credits for clean energy will raise, not lower, energy costs: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
#energysky
#energysky
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“The MTA as a whole is averaging 448K more public transit riders per day this year…The MTA ridership growth since congestion pricing went into effect is almost 50% larger than the total ridership of America’s next-largest subway system.” bettercities.substack.com/p/congestion...
Congestion Pricing is a Policy Miracle
Which is exactly why Trump wants to get rid of it
bettercities.substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“The MTA as a whole is averaging 448K more public transit riders per day this year…The MTA ridership growth since congestion pricing went into effect is almost 50% larger than the total ridership of America’s next-largest subway system.” bettercities.substack.com/p/congestion...
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What’s that on the horizon? A storm? A sunrise? Or a moment that changes everything? On March 28, former US Vice President Al Gore delivers his most groundbreaking climate presentation yet. Watch it live by signing up for our online experience. #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality
bit.ly/4j0kvIG
bit.ly/4j0kvIG
The Reality Tour
Watch Former US Vice President Al Gore live from the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Paris, and other exclusive videos.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What’s that on the horizon? A storm? A sunrise? Or a moment that changes everything? On March 28, former US Vice President Al Gore delivers his most groundbreaking climate presentation yet. Watch it live by signing up for our online experience. #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality
bit.ly/4j0kvIG
bit.ly/4j0kvIG
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Robert F. Kennedy can remove all the seed oils from all the food in America.
It’s not going to make up for dismantling Mercury Air Toxics standards, undoing car and truck pollution restrictions, rolling back chemical safety regulations, and otherwise covering the country in fossil fuel pollution
It’s not going to make up for dismantling Mercury Air Toxics standards, undoing car and truck pollution restrictions, rolling back chemical safety regulations, and otherwise covering the country in fossil fuel pollution
"Make America Healthy Again" is dead
There is nothing RFK Jr. can do at the Department of Health to make up for what's happening at the EPA.
heated.world
March 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Robert F. Kennedy can remove all the seed oils from all the food in America.
It’s not going to make up for dismantling Mercury Air Toxics standards, undoing car and truck pollution restrictions, rolling back chemical safety regulations, and otherwise covering the country in fossil fuel pollution
It’s not going to make up for dismantling Mercury Air Toxics standards, undoing car and truck pollution restrictions, rolling back chemical safety regulations, and otherwise covering the country in fossil fuel pollution
Thanks @michaelemann.bsky.social for your tireless work. This is a great watch!
Earth is ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold. Here’s what to know | My conversation this evening w/ the folks at @pbs.org #NewsHour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkL...
Earth is ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold. Here’s what to know
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Thanks @michaelemann.bsky.social for your tireless work. This is a great watch!
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Good morning with good news: Global EV sales skyrocketed 50% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!
In first two months of 2025, compared to Jan-Feb 2024, US EV sales rose 28%, while China rose 35% and world 30%.
World EV transition speeds ahead!
#energysky insideevs.com/news/753444/...
In first two months of 2025, compared to Jan-Feb 2024, US EV sales rose 28%, while China rose 35% and world 30%.
World EV transition speeds ahead!
#energysky insideevs.com/news/753444/...
America’s EV Sales Are Climbing Despite The Chaos
Despite a lot of political headwinds, the EV market is still growing. Let's see if it holds.
insideevs.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Good morning with good news: Global EV sales skyrocketed 50% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!
In first two months of 2025, compared to Jan-Feb 2024, US EV sales rose 28%, while China rose 35% and world 30%.
World EV transition speeds ahead!
#energysky insideevs.com/news/753444/...
In first two months of 2025, compared to Jan-Feb 2024, US EV sales rose 28%, while China rose 35% and world 30%.
World EV transition speeds ahead!
#energysky insideevs.com/news/753444/...
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Tired: Drivers are going to avoid congestion pricing by flocking to highways and bridges that circumvent the zone and inundating the Bronx and Staten Island with cars.
Wired: That's not actually happening.
Wired: That's not actually happening.
Data: Congestion Pricing is Not Rerouting Traffic to Other Boroughs - Streetsblog New York City
Traffic on four outerborough bridges dropped in February — defying MTA forecasts for increased traffic outside the congestion relief zone.
buff.ly
March 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tired: Drivers are going to avoid congestion pricing by flocking to highways and bridges that circumvent the zone and inundating the Bronx and Staten Island with cars.
Wired: That's not actually happening.
Wired: That's not actually happening.
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The Regional Plan Association’s report on the beginning of congestion pricing is out! Here are the highlights:
Average trip times in January were down 48% at the Holland Tunnel, and 17% at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Less traffic → faster commutes!
Average trip times in January were down 48% at the Holland Tunnel, and 17% at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Less traffic → faster commutes!
March 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Regional Plan Association’s report on the beginning of congestion pricing is out! Here are the highlights:
Average trip times in January were down 48% at the Holland Tunnel, and 17% at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Less traffic → faster commutes!
Average trip times in January were down 48% at the Holland Tunnel, and 17% at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Less traffic → faster commutes!
And new homes should come with EV Chargers! @rewiringamerica.bsky.social
A new study says 71% of buyers would be more likely to purchase an EV from a manufacturer that handles all aspects of home charging.
Dear Car Companies: Want To Sell EVs? Install Home Charging For Free.
A new study says 71% of buyers would be more likely to purchase an EV from a manufacturer that handles all aspects of home charging.
insideevs.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
And new homes should come with EV Chargers! @rewiringamerica.bsky.social
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A new poll released Monday from Siena College found that more New York City residents approve of congestion pricing than don't, a dramatic turnaround from a previous poll by the same firm back in December.
Siena Poll: Support for Congestion Pricing Keeps Rising - Streetsblog New York City
"Are we out of the Valley of Death yet?"
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A new poll released Monday from Siena College found that more New York City residents approve of congestion pricing than don't, a dramatic turnaround from a previous poll by the same firm back in December.
It’s time for New York to expand congestion pricing!
Good news for London’s air quality and health
AND Ulez has also seen climate-heating gases substantially reduced, with carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to nearly 3m one-way passenger trips between Heathrow and New York saved 👍💚
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
AND Ulez has also seen climate-heating gases substantially reduced, with carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to nearly 3m one-way passenger trips between Heathrow and New York saved 👍💚
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Dramatic fall in London’s levels of deadly pollutants after Ulez expansion
People in capital breathing much cleaner air, with significant improvements in capital’s most deprived areas
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s time for New York to expand congestion pricing!
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Mike Bloomberg: Manhattan’s congestion pricing program is vital to the city’s economic health — and that’s good for America
NYC’s Congestion Pricing Is Good for the US
Mass transit is the lifeblood of a city. Improving it for the workers in the nation’s economic capital benefits all Americans.
www.bloomberg.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Mike Bloomberg: Manhattan’s congestion pricing program is vital to the city’s economic health — and that’s good for America
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Congestion pricing isn’t elitist. It’s a step towards making transportation more affordable for low-income New Yorkers. Ending it would hurt commuters who need it most. @vox.com explains how investing in public transit benefits working-class residents:
www.vox.com/policy/40126...
www.vox.com/policy/40126...
Congestion pricing is good for low-income residents
Why New York’s new traffic policy is the opposite of elitist.
www.vox.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Congestion pricing isn’t elitist. It’s a step towards making transportation more affordable for low-income New Yorkers. Ending it would hurt commuters who need it most. @vox.com explains how investing in public transit benefits working-class residents:
www.vox.com/policy/40126...
www.vox.com/policy/40126...
This story needs to be better publicized. Working class New Yorkers & New Jerseyans support congestion pricing as it improves their lives. Time to stop advocating for the privileged few. Thanks @govkathyhochul.bsky.social No thanks
@govmurphy.bsky.social
@govmurphy.bsky.social
Today's Quinnipiac poll shows an exciting result: more Staten Island residents support congestion pricing than oppose it!
Express bus commutes into Manhattan have sped up significantly, thanks to congestion pricing. Staten Islanders don't want to go back to longer commutes!
Express bus commutes into Manhattan have sped up significantly, thanks to congestion pricing. Staten Islanders don't want to go back to longer commutes!
March 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This story needs to be better publicized. Working class New Yorkers & New Jerseyans support congestion pricing as it improves their lives. Time to stop advocating for the privileged few. Thanks @govkathyhochul.bsky.social No thanks
@govmurphy.bsky.social
@govmurphy.bsky.social
Save the Date: Climate Justice Mayoral Forum!
Join us to find out more about NYC Mayoral candidates' plans for climate, jobs and environmental justice.
🗓️Monday, 3/31, 6:30 PM
📍CUNY School of Law (2 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101)
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
Join us to find out more about NYC Mayoral candidates' plans for climate, jobs and environmental justice.
🗓️Monday, 3/31, 6:30 PM
📍CUNY School of Law (2 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101)
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
March 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Save the Date: Climate Justice Mayoral Forum!
Join us to find out more about NYC Mayoral candidates' plans for climate, jobs and environmental justice.
🗓️Monday, 3/31, 6:30 PM
📍CUNY School of Law (2 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101)
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
Join us to find out more about NYC Mayoral candidates' plans for climate, jobs and environmental justice.
🗓️Monday, 3/31, 6:30 PM
📍CUNY School of Law (2 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101)
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
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When 37 bt out of 40 bt of global annual emissions comes from burning fossil fuels, this is no surprise whatsoever
Until fossil fuels are left in the ground, we will make no headway at all in cutting emissions
Instead, we are bang on track for hothouse hell
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Until fossil fuels are left in the ground, we will make no headway at all in cutting emissions
Instead, we are bang on track for hothouse hell
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
When 37 bt out of 40 bt of global annual emissions comes from burning fossil fuels, this is no surprise whatsoever
Until fossil fuels are left in the ground, we will make no headway at all in cutting emissions
Instead, we are bang on track for hothouse hell
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Until fossil fuels are left in the ground, we will make no headway at all in cutting emissions
Instead, we are bang on track for hothouse hell
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Awesome news LA!
Great news! The Los Angeles City Council voted today to support the South Coast AQMD's proposed clean appliance standards, which would ramp up sales of residential zero-emission space heating and water heating. Clean appliances are critical for local air quality. www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
LA City Council Endorses New Rules for Zero-Emission Home Heaters
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-2 today to support two rules promoting non-polluting furnace and water heater alternatives for Southern California homes and businesses. If passed b...
www.sierraclub.org
March 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Awesome news LA!
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Our latest survey finds that Americans are becoming increasingly aware that climate change harms people's health. Check out our full report: www.climatechangecommunication.org/all/climate-... @docsforclimate.bsky.social @lisapatel.bsky.social @howardfrumkin.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming, Fall 2024 - Center for Climate Change Communication
Report Summary This report is based on findings from a nationally representative survey – Climate Change in the American Mind – conducted jointly by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication an...
www.climatechangecommunication.org
February 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Our latest survey finds that Americans are becoming increasingly aware that climate change harms people's health. Check out our full report: www.climatechangecommunication.org/all/climate-... @docsforclimate.bsky.social @lisapatel.bsky.social @howardfrumkin.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com