How Can Cities Be Green and Affordable? Live from NY Climate Week
New York set some of the country's most ambitious climate goals, from slashing emissions to bracing for rising seas. But living in the city is freaking expensive. So what does it take for NYC to be affordable and climate-conscious? In collaboration with Grist, we put that question to the city’s chief climate officer, a Grist reporter, and a grassroots leader during New York Climate Week. Listen as we discuss the places where climate, decarbonization, and affordability collide – and the ways people are working to make life better for New Yorkers while keeping both costs and carbon down. Guests: Daphany Rose Sanchez, Executive Director, Kinetic Communities Consulting Jake Bittle, Staff Writer, Grist Louise Yeung, NYC Chief Climate Officer Jonathan Gilmour, Co-Executive Director, The Impact Project Highlights: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 Jake Bittle on New York delaying climate goals 00:03:53 Daphany Rose Sanchez on the impact of delaying climate goals 00:05:31 Daphany Rose Sanchez on what’s missing in the affordability conversation 00:08:12 Jake Bittle on the affordability and climate connection 00:11:13 Daphany Rose Sanchez on the projects she’s excited about 00:14:37 Louise Yeung on the ability to address climate and affordability 00:18:25 Louise Yeung on the role of a public utility advocate 00:21:57 Louise Yeung on the battery powered food card pilot program 00:29:50 Louise Yeung on the challenge of implementing policy citywide 00:34:32 Louise Yeung on the headwinds facing climate work 00:37:23 Jonathan Gilmour on what motivated him to host community climate gatherings 00:40:34 Jonathan Gilmour on what people talked about at the community gatherings 00:43:21 Jonathan Gilmour on preserving climate data 00:48:38 Jonathan Gilmour improving the climate data that was preserved For show notes, transcripts, and related links, visit ClimateOne.org. *** Join us, on October 14 at 6 p.m. for a conversation with PG&E CEO Patti Poppe on energy affordability, outages, and public outrage. Tickets available at climateone.org/events On October 20 at 6 p.m. join us, in partnership with The Redford Center, for a screening of the short film In Earth We Trust, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker, the film’s central figure, and other faith leaders. Tickets available at climateone.org/events Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you’ll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices