Zohran Mamdani is campaigning to become New York City's first democratic socialist mayor by focusing on the affordability for working-class families. Although he hasn't highlighted climate change traditionally, his Green Schools for a Healthier New York plan integrates sustainable practices within schools. This plan advocates for renovating schools with renewable energy, creating green spaces, and establishing resilience hubs. Mamdani argues that improving climate and quality of life are interconnected, using the school system to enact significant change and tackle various urban challenges.
Mamdani insists that climate and quality of life are not two separate concerns. They are, in fact, one and the same.
Our schools sit at the nexus of so many different parts of our city and so many of the different struggles that we face as a city.
The Green Schools plan meets this opportunity with three major infrastructural projects that emphasize renewable energy and community resilience.
Transforming 50 schools into resilience hubs will serve as year-round community resources and offer aid during extreme weather events.
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