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Clean energy, green economy!

American ingenuity, investment and hard work have created fledgling clean energy industries, such as wind and solar power, that are not only helping solve global warming and America's energy problems—they're creating thousands of good jobs that boost our economy.

Government support of clean energy has started to level the playing field with coal, oil, gas and nuclear power, but if ExxonMobil and its friends on Capitol Hill get their way, the federal government will pull back on its commitment to a clean energy economy—just as we're about to reap the environmental and economic benefits.

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Working Together

Environment New York combines independent research, practical solutions and tough-minded advocacy to win real results for our environment. As part of Environment America, we fight to protect our air, water and open spaces, here in New York, in state capitols across the country, and in Washington, D.C. Join us!


Latest News

Pelosi Energy Plan Should be Bold on Renewables and Oppose Drilling 8/26/2008

We strongly support the Speaker in her effort to create a new energy future for our nation. Unfortunately the Speaker’s proposal also considers opening our protected coasts to offshore drilling. This piece of the proposal we must oppose.

Our Latest Reports

Using Water Wisely: Southwest Data Shows the Promise of Efficiency 8/05/2008

Water is a precious commodity in the Southwest, yet the rate of water consumption outstrips natural supply.

Building An Energy-Efficient America: Zero Energy And High Efficiency Buildings 7/01/2008

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. Almost half of the energy we use, 10 percent of the energy in the world, powers our buildings.