The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) has released its annual Environmental Scorecard, evaluating New York City councilmembers based on their votes on key environmental bills from 2024. The scorecard, which is pivotal before the upcoming 2025 primary elections, gives lawmakers scores from 0 to 100, with 24 members achieving perfect scores. The average score improved from 83% to 88% this year. Alia Soomro, NYLCV’s deputy director, emphasizes the importance of local action amid federal inaction on climate issues, showcasing the necessity for councilmembers to uphold their environmental commitments.
The environmental group New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) released its annual New York City Council Environmental Scorecard, holding city councilmembers accountable for their environmental voting record.
The average citywide score for councilmembers increased to 88 percent in 2024, reflecting a growing commitment to environmental legislation despite challenges at the federal level.
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