What is the Climate and Community Investment Act? The legislation – which has passed the New York State Senate and Assembly – seeks to transition the state to 100 percent renewable energy. If enacted, supporters say the bill would create hundreds of thousands of jobs, protect workers in the fossil fuel industry, and support communities most impacted by climate change.
We’re joined by local climate activists and Assemblymember Sarah Clark to discuss the Act, the impact it would have if implemented, and how New York State is addressing climate change. Our guests:
- Sarah Clark, New York State Assemblymember
- Liam Smith, co-director of governmental affairs for the New York Youth Climate Leaders
- John Keevert, volunteer with the NYRenews organizing committee and the Climate Solutions Accelerator, and a retired photographic scientist
- Eric Koski, owner/principal of Orebed Analytics LLC, and volunteer with Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, Rochester
- Allen Blair, M.D., liaison to NYRenews from the Rochester chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby
