This midterm election, November 8th, New Yorkers can vote on the first environmental bond act in the last 26 years. If voters approve the act, the state of New York can sell $4.2 billion worth of state bonds. The money will be used to finance projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.According to , this measure was already passed by the state鈥檚 Legislature and Governor Hochul, but any measure that increases the state鈥檚 state bond has to be approved by voters as well.
鈥淲hen it comes to the worsening climate catastrophe, it鈥檚 hard not to get depressed. But action is warranted, not hand wringing. Prop #1 moves New York forward in adapting the state to the growing climate threats,鈥� New York Public Interest Research Group Executive Director Blair Horner said in a statement reprinted by WAMC Northeast Public Radio.鈥�
If the measure is approved, it鈥檒l allocate funds for mitigating climate change, flood prevention, creation of more green spaces, improving water quality, and more. It also includes allocating $500 million for electric school buses, creating cooling centers and green spaces, and other measures.
This is the first time in a generation that citizens of New York state have the chance to vote for environmental funding. Hopefully, they鈥檒l use this opportunity wisely.
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