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Concerns about meeting climate goals and emissions reduction targets
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Council Member Restler expresses deep concern about the city's progress towards meeting its climate goals, particularly in reducing emissions from buildings and transportation.
- Worry that the city is no longer on track to meet the goal of reducing emissions by 40% by 2025.
- Emphasis on the need for city government to lead by example as private sector faces fines for non-compliance with Local Law 97.
- Call for fast-tracking critical retrofit projects to demonstrate climate progress.
- Interest in advancements in fleet electrification as a means of reducing local emissions.
Lincoln Restler
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When it comes to our buildings and transportation which remain the two largest sources of carbon emissions in New York City, I am deeply concerned that we are no longer on track to meet our goals to reduce emissions by 40% by 2025.
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This private the private sector will begin facing fines later this year for lack of compliance with local law 97 mandates and it is imperative that city government lead by example.
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Climate change is an existential crisis that is now being routinely denied at the federal level and we must work together to identify ways to fast track critical retrofit projects to show how city governments can continue pushing for climate progress.
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Additionally, I look forward to hearing about hearing more about the advancements that are being made on fleet electrification, another critical avenue for reducing our local emissions.