New Yorkers united for climate justice, especially in response to the lack of federal action in 2025. State legislation plays a crucial role in addressing climate issues. The recent legislative session highlighted failures led by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie, who did not bring the widely supported Package Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act to a vote, allegedly due to corporate pressure. This act aimed to significantly reduce packaging waste. The overwhelming public support for the bill prompted outrage over its neglect, prompting Heastie's defensiveness regarding his voting counts.
New Yorkers have proved they want climate justice, and any official who ignores us has no business being in public office.
However, last month marked a tragic end to a legislative session ruled by climate inaction, incompetence, and cowardice, orchestrated primarily by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie.
The Package Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, a bill that would tax companies for excess packaging and require them to reduce their overall packaging by 30 percent over the next 12 years, received unprecedented public support this year.
In response to the outrage that followed, Mr. Heastie declared that, 'Contrary to popular belief, I am the most accurate counter of votes.'
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