Federal funds have been awarded to New York applicants transitioning to electric school buses. The $69 million grant is part of the Environmental Protection Agency s Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. This money will be split between the Evans-Brant Central School District in Western New York, and two New York City school bus services. .
More than two dozen Arizona organizations have laid out their 2024 environmental priorities. Sandy Bahr, director of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club, said while their goals are similar to those of past years, they are now being presented in what she calls "a context of water." At a news conference at the State Capitol, Bahr acknowledged it can be a challenge to get bills heard on topics like green energy, land and wildlife protection but she contended they are part of a crucial battle for Arizona s longevity. "We think it is important that each year and every day, and every way we can we remind Arizona legislators that these are important priorities for most Arizonans and certainly, for our future," Bahr urged. " .
Colorado voters said they support previous efforts to conserve the state s wild landscapes and open spaces, according to a new survey, and they believe the job is not yet finished. Lori Weigel, principal at the polling firm New Bridge Strategy, said the vast majority of voters want lawmakers to help protect more areas, and not just iconic public lands or state and national parks. "It s also conserving ranches and farmlands and beautiful mountain areas, that people own and continue to work, but that also provide wildlife habitat and protect the sources of drinking water," Weigel explained. " .
The nonprofit organization Corazón Latino has been awarded $15,000 to help Latino communities in Arizona fight for what they are calling "climate liberation." Karina Martínez, chief communications officer for the Corazón Latino, said GreenLatinos Justicia y Equidad Fund is intended to support organizations who are leaders in their communities and advancing environmental justice initiatives in a reciprocal and collaborative manner. "It is not us bringing an agenda to people, it s creating an agenda from what the needs but also the solutions are that they see within their own communities," Martínez explained. Martínez argued it is important to make sure the projects and initiatives being worked on are culturally resonant. .