New York’s New Climate and Fracking Laws
At the end of last year, New York’s legislature and governor signed two new bills into law – here is what they mean for the Great Lakes. New York is now the second state to enact a Climate Change Superfund Act, which requires fossil fuel companies to fund a total of $3 billion annually toward state climate resiliency efforts. Another bill effectively closes a loophole and completes the state’s ban on fracking. Although New York previously banned hydraulic fracturing or fracking (where a water-based, chemical-laden solution is used to extract natural gas), companies sought to skirt the law by pursuing fracking using carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 Fracking, like all other fracking, poses a risk of groundwater contamination and has now been banned in New York as well. Freshwater Future believes these policy additions will benefit the health of waters in New York.
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Join Us in Rochester, NY for All About Water on March 27th
All About Water invites you to the 2025 Convening on March 27th, in Rochester, NY! Join us along with other grassroots and community organizations to learn, discuss, and connect over pressing water issues like replacing lead service lines and harmful algal blooms.
Limited funds to assist with travel costs are available on a first-come, first served basis – Don’t wait to sign up! Please share this with your colleagues, friends, and fellow water protectors who call the Great Lakes home. We can’t wait to see you there!
Space is limited. Early-bird registration deadline is January 31, 2025.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/-aI-ZnQ9r0OJLRNXam60gQ2
Restore and Renew with Mindfulness & Movement Starting January 30th
Start your year with clarity and calm! Join us for our monthly Mindfulness & Meditation Webinar and discover proven methods to reduce stress and re-energize your efforts in water work and beyond. Led by Jonathan Relucio, a mindfulness expert with 20+ years of experience, these 45-minute sessions offer tools to recharge, refocus, and reduce stress. This FREE event is open to everyone—community leaders, family, friends, co-workers, and volunteers. Monthly wellness-focused sessions continue throughout the year.
Sign up now for Thursday, January 30th at 11:30 AM ET
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