Show Notes
New York set some of the country's most ambitious climate goals, from slashing emissions to bracing for rising seas. But living in the city is freaking expensive. So what does it take for NYC to be affordable and climate-conscious?
In collaboration with Grist, we put that question to the city’s chief climate officer, a Grist reporter, and a grassroots leader during New York Climate Week. Listen as we discuss the places where climate, decarbonization, and affordability collide – and the ways people are working to make life better for New Yorkers while keeping both costs and carbon down.
Guests:
Daphany Rose Sanchez, Executive Director, Kinetic Communities Consulting
Jake Bittle, Staff Writer, Grist
Louise Yeung, NYC Chief Climate Officer
Jonathan Gilmour, Co-Executive Director, The Impact Project
Highlights:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:10 Jake Bittle on New York delaying climate goals
00:03:53 Daphany Rose Sanchez on the impact of delaying climate goals
00:05:31 Daphany Rose Sanchez on what’s missing in the affordability conversation
00:08:12 Jake Bittle on the affordability and climate connection
00:11:13 Daphany Rose Sanchez on the projects she’s excited about
00:14:37 Louise Yeung on the ability to address climate and affordability
00:18:25 Louise Yeung on the role of a public utility advocate
00:21:57 Louise Yeung on the battery powered food card pilot program
00:29:50 Louise Yeung on the challenge of implementing policy citywide
00:34:32 Louise Yeung on the headwinds facing climate work
00:37:23 Jonathan Gilmour on what motivated him to host community climate gatherings
00:40:34 Jonathan Gilmour on what people talked about at the community gatherings
00:43:21 Jonathan Gilmour on preserving climate data
00:48:38 Jonathan Gilmour improving the climate data that was preserved
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