PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done is a long-term strategic climate action plan introduced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with intention to improve the climate while building a greener city.
According to nyc.gov, the city had already progressed toward strengthening the city, including passing legislation to reduce building emissions and issuing a Clean Construction Executive Order to reduce construction emissions.
The plan lays out the steps people can take right away to address the problems generated by climate change and establish a green economy. These steps include, minimizing waste, dropping emissions from transportation, and producing renewable energy.
The PlaNYC plan, according to nyc.gov, focuses on improving the overall condition of the waterways and reducing combined sewer overflows. It encourages New Yorkers to use public transportation, bicycles, and walking to get around.
WJPS freshman Giselle Nunez stated, “The goal of this plan is to combat climate change, and I think it’s really important and can help our community become greener.”
WJPS junior Savia Lovett stated, “This new plan does help our world and our community become healthier and cleaner, which is affected by the air pollutant. By having cleaner streets and more green areas, that will improve our quality of living.”
