Protect Our Children’s Future: Urgent Action Needed to Fully Implement New York’s Climate Laws

Welcome to our advocacy page! As members of Mothers Out Front NY, we are dedicated to ensuring a sustainable and just future for our children. We urge you to join us in advocating for the full and effective implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This landmark legislation sets ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition New York to renewable energy. However, its success depends on the commitment and action of our state legislators. Below, you'll find a prepared message you can send to your New York State Assembly Members and Senators, urging them to champion this crucial cause. Let's unite our voices to ensure that New York leads by example in the fight against climate change, securing a healthier planet for our future generations.

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Protect Our Children’s Future: Urgent Action Needed to Fully Implement New York’s Climate Laws

Dear [elected official],

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As a [mother/caregiver/concerned citizen] in your district, I am writing to express my deep concern about the state’s lack of progress in fully implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act). This landmark legislation, passed to safeguard our environment and protect the health and safety of all New Yorkers, is critical to ensuring a livable future for our children. However, recent reports indicate that many state agencies are not complying with the mandates of this law, putting our children and vulnerable communities at greater risk.

Our children’s future is at stake. The increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters, such as floods and heatwaves, are clear signs that we cannot afford to delay action. These events disproportionately affect low-income neighborhoods and communities of color, exacerbating existing inequalities and threatening the well-being of our most vulnerable populations.

I urge you to take immediate action by:

1.	Ensuring Full Compliance with the Climate Act: All state agencies must be held accountable for conducting the necessary climate and equity screenings for their decisions. This is essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting disadvantaged communities as required by law.
	2.	Prioritizing the Health and Safety of Our Children: It is imperative that state policies and investments focus on creating a healthier environment for our children. This includes reducing air pollution, promoting clean energy, and ensuring that all communities benefit from these efforts.
	3.	Increasing Transparency and Accountability: State agencies must provide clear and accessible information about how they are implementing the Climate Act. This transparency is crucial for ensuring public trust and for holding agencies accountable for their actions.

Our children deserve to grow up in a world where they can breathe clean air, play safely outdoors, and look forward to a bright and healthy future. As a [mother/caregiver], I implore you to use your position to advocate for the full implementation of the Climate Act and to ensure that New York leads by example in the fight against climate change.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response and to seeing meaningful action taken to protect the future of our children.

Call to Action: Please make the implementation of the Climate Act a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. Our children’s health and future depend on it.

Sincerely, [Your information here]