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Start Over Descriptor "*ENVIRONMENTAL policy" Topic climate change Publication Year Range Last 10 years Region new york (state)
5 results on '"*ENVIRONMENTAL policy"'

1. Not Waiting for Washington: Climate Policy Adoption in California and New York.

Author

Karapin, Roger

Subjects
*CLIMATE change, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *POLITICIANS, *AMERICAN politicians, *POLITICAL science
Abstract

The article offers information on the climate policies in California and New York. It mentions the role played by politicians in the two states why their policies were considered as stronger in the U.S. along with the usefulness of the process and structural theories in the policy adoption of the two states. It discusses certain structural advantages and constraints that contributes to development of strong climate policies in California and New York. It highlights the similarities of the climate policies of the states and the reason why California's policy was stronger compared with New York's.

Published
2018
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3. New York's Big Buildings May Soon Curb Carbon Emissions.

Author

KAYSEN, RONDA

Subjects
*CLIMATE change, *ENVIRONMENTAL law, *EMISSION control, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

The article reports on the passage by the New York City Council of a package of climate change bills aimed at requiring the city's larger buildings to drastically curb carbon emissions. The legislation is expected to be signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in June 2019. Information on the carbon emission policies in other cities is offered. Buildings exempted from the bill include public housing, houses of worship and apartment units with rent-regulated units.

Published
2019

4. NYC Releases First Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines.

Author

ADLER, BEN

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CLIMATE change, *STORM surges, *GOVERNMENT policy on climate change, *CITIES & towns & the environment, *BUILDINGS
Abstract

The article offers information on plans by the city government of New York City to address threats posed by climate change such as extreme weather, storm surges, and sea-level rise. Emphasis is given to topics such as design guidelines for capital projects like bridges, building regulations, and cooperation with the private sector.

Published
2017

5. Climate change warrior.

Subjects
CLIMATE change, ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

Daniel Zarrilli, New York City’s Chief Resilience Officer, talks about how America's largest city is preparing to battle the effects of climate change and the global role it has taken on. He discusses the city’s efforts to divest its pension funds from fossil fuels to protect its economy and the lawsuit against energy companies. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

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