Election 2021 is upon us! As voters make their final choices and go to the polls to vote, CCAA firmly believes that a primary criterion for selecting candidates is their positions on climate change, especially the actions they would take from the offices they are seeking. With that in mind, we reached out to candidates
Climate-Proofing Ithaca, NY: The city of Ithaca, New York is beginning to make huge strides in combating climate change with their focus on climate-proofing buildings on a large scale.
Engaging in local politics really can make a difference! That was proven on the evening of August 11th, when the Manlius Town Board voted 4-3 against imposing a six-month moratorium on commercial solar development within the town.
For residents in the Town of Manlius, which includes the villages of Fayetteville, Minoa and Manlius, the public hearing on the proposed moratorium will be on Wednesday July 28th at 6:30 p.m., in the Town Board Room: 301 Brooklea Drive, Fayetteville.
Newsletter Highlights: Solar Farms to be Built in Tully, N.Y., Are You Going to Vote?, News Bites, Member Spotlight: Roseann and George Lorefice
Newsletter Highlights: Climate-Fueled Drought Douses American West in “Gasoline” Ahead Of Fire Season, The Bigger Picture: Climate Justice, News Bites
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CCAA Newsletter Highlights: HeatSmart CNY Video Premiere and Watch Party!, Rosamond Gifford Zoo Earth Day Celebration, The Truth About Recycling, CCAA Member Spotlight – Peter Michel
Earth Day, April 22 – Religious leaders representing over 400,000 people of faith across upper NY state signed on to a statement calling for a transition away from fossil fuels.
A zoom press conference announcing religious/faith leaders support for a transition off of of fossil fuels, why it is important we act now and steps proposed to reduce carbon emission in NYS to meet the goals of the C.L.C.P.A. will be held Monday, April 19 at 2 PM. See below for details on speakers and link.
In honor of March being Women’s History Month, CCAA wants to recognize the women whose hard work and dedication have helped us become what we are today. One such woman is Yvonne Chu.
Along with the new year of 2021 came a lot of change, predominantly with the new Biden administration. Since Biden has taken office on January 20th, many advancements have been made in the efforts of fighting for social justice, battling the COVID-19 pandemic, and attempts at decreasing the speed of climate change. On Biden’s first day in office he signed several executive orders involving climate change. Most notably, Biden immediately recommitted the United States back into the Paris Climate Accord.
