During the Climate Jobs Justice candidates forum on February 6, five of the eight Democrats running against Eric Adams expressed their commitment to addressing climate change and immigration policies. Hosted by notable climate organizations, the candidates discussed key issues such as Local Law 95's carbon caps for large buildings, renewable energy credits, and transitioning schools to electric heating. While they agreed on the urgency of climate action, not all candidates committed to divest pension funds from fossil fuels. The forum aimed to highlight the local responsibility in the face of federal policy rollbacks.
The environment is our shared responsibility, and we must act locally as federal policies are rolled back. We cannot wait for Washington to lead on climate change.
Candidates unanimously pledged to support climate justice and job policies, acknowledging the emergency and the need for immediate action on local initiatives.
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