Advocates & Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air
City Limits
By: Shanyll Nunez, et. all.
On Thursday at City Hall Park, environmental groups, community based organizations, and political representatives held a rally demanding action to address the impacts of extreme heat—while meanwhile, across the street, other politicians announced a package of bills aimed at regulating indoor air quality.
The two outdoor gatherings unfolded on yet another humid, sweltering day in the city, with a “moderate” air quality index rating. Advocates and concerned policymakers say the city must take more steps to protect New Yorkers from the worsening effects of climate change, whether that’s boiling temperatures or smoke from faraway wildfires.
“This is a legacy issue, this is a public health emergency, and we’re counting on the mayor to help us in this fight,” said Councilmember Lincoln Restler at the extreme heat rally.
