350.org on New York City Announcing Intent to Ban New Fossil Fuel Projects
February 07, 2020
February 07, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The 350.org issued the following news release on Feb. 6:
New Yorkers are celebrating a groundbreaking win in the fight for climate justice, as Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City's intention to stop all new fossil fuel projects within and serving the city. This is the largest municipal ban announcement of its kind globally, building on the mounting global movement for a just transition off fossil fuels to a renewable-energy economy that works for all.
New Yorkers are celebrating a groundbreaking win in the fight for climate justice, as Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City's intention to stop all new fossil fuel projects within and serving the city. This is the largest municipal ban announcement of its kind globally, building on the mounting global movement for a just transition off fossil fuels to a renewable-energy economy that works for all.