The Trump Family’s Dirty Buildings: A Major Climate Threat to NYC
As the Trump administration threatens to dangerously roll back climate action at the national level, New York City has an opportunity to resist and fight back.…
Clean City, Green Jobs: How Smart Recycling Policies Can Build New York Cities Economy
A new analysis of employment data by Transform Don’t Trash NYC finds that recycling and job creation go hand in hand: major cities that divert higher percentages of waste from disposal have outpaced New York in creating local jobs via recycling, reuse, and re-manufacturing of discarded materials.…
Sandy Build It Back: Workers Rebuilding Their Own Communities
On the four year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, it is important for New Yorkers to reflect on the progress we have made not only building a more resilient City but also in building a more just and equitable City.…
Clearing the Air: How Reforming the Public Waste Sector Can Address Air Quality Issues in Environmental Justice Communities
Decades of lax regulatory policies have permitted commercial waste haulers and facilities to prioritize their bottom line above the environment, community health, and worker welfare.…
Restart Solar: How NYC Can Renew Its Solar Program to Benefit Workers and Community
Restart Solar, a new report by the Climate Works for All Coalition recommends reforms to the City’s solar program that will help:
Establish stronger labor standards for good jobs, safe worksites, and local hiring programs targeted toward low-income communities, communities of color, and women to give them the opportunity to become an important part of our city’s climate workforce.…