Progress for environmental justice communities starts with just policies at every level of government. We advocate for environmental justice legislation at the New York City, New York State, and Federal levels to create the environmentally just future that communities deserve.

The NY HEAT Act: Utility costs in New York State are skyrocketing even as the state continues to subsidize fossil fuels that are driving the climate crisis. The NY HEAT Act will lower energy costs for New Yorkers and help the state transition from its dependency on fossil fuels. Learn More

The Beauty Justice Act: Due to racist beauty standards and target marketing, people of color are exposed to disproportionately higher levels of toxic chemicals in personal care products. New York State’s Beauty Justice Act will stop the sale of cosmetics and other personal care products that contain dangerous chemicals in New York State. Learn More

The GAP Fund: Low-income households often face the biggest barriers to energy efficiency, weatherization, and electrification. As such, basic energy upgrades that make homes more affordable, comfortable, and healthy can be cost-prohibitive for these households. New York State’s Green Affordable Pre-Electrification (GAP) Fund would provide funding and technical assistance to enable these homes to make a wide-range of retrofits that are necessary for healthy buildings and the achievement of the State’s climate mandates. Learn More