"Jewish community sees eye-to-eye on, especially these days. So when over a thousand members of the community from all denominations and across the state get behind a single issue, it's no small deal. The issue at hand? Governor Hochul's abdication of leadership when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. It's pretty simple. The Governor, previously a keen champion for climate action, is quietly (and sometimes, not so quietly) walking back previous commitments and refusing to take on new ones."
"Next week, the Jewish community will celebrate Tu Bishvat, the Jewish new year for trees. On this holiday, we recognize our connection to and responsibility for the natural world a world increasingly threatened by the escalating climate crisis. In this of all seasons, we cannot stand idly by while our elected leaders fail to make good on their climate commitments especially when, in the past, they have led with vision and clarity."
Over a thousand members of the New York Jewish community from all denominations and across the state have united in concern over Governor Hochul's abdication of climate leadership. The Governor, once a keen champion for climate action, is quietly walking back previous commitments and refusing to take on new ones. Tu Bishvat emphasizes connection to and responsibility for the natural world, which is increasingly threatened by the escalating climate crisis. The Governor advanced other priorities like expanding affordable childcare and defending constitutional rights, yet remained silent on climate action. New York's 2019 climate law mandates emissions reductions and targeted clean energy investments. The Governor now needs to live up to those promises.
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