{"id":12407,"date":"2018-02-02t13:06:56","date_gmt":"2018-02-02t13:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/sticking-to-the-paris-agreement-how-nyc-is-upholding-their-commitment\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28t18:46:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28t18:46:16","slug":"sticking-to-the-paris-agreement-how-new-york-city-is-upholding-their-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/sticking-to-the-paris-agreement-how-new-york-city-is-upholding-their-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"sticking to the paris agreement: how nyc is upholding their commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"
on june 1, 2017, president trump announced his plan for the united states to exit the paris climate agreement<\/a>, an international pact to strengthen efforts to combat climate change by keeping global temperature rise in the present century under 2 degrees celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. <\/p>\n soon after, many concerned city and state leaders announced their commitment to combating climate change by sticking to the ideals of the paris agreement at local or regional levels. among the cities to make a pledge was the nation\u2019s largest: new york city.<\/p>\n mayor bill de blasio was quick to declare the city\u2019s continued allegiance to green initiatives despite the federal decision, a move which de blasio tweeted<\/a> was \u201cunconscionable.\u201d<\/p>\n trump\u2019s decision to promote anti-climate policies has pushed de blasio to work aggressively to protect new york city and the future of the planet.<\/p>\n as an island city in a geographical vulnerable location, new york city has already seen climate change in action with rising temperatures and sea level. to insure the longevity of the city, swift and serious action is essential.<\/p>\n perhaps that\u2019s why, on june 2, 2017 (just one day following president trump\u2019s announcement), mayor de blasio signed executive order 26 committing new york city to the principles of the paris agreement. specifically, new york has committed to keeping global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees celsius.<\/p>\n but how does new york, the largest city in the united states, plan to keep it\u2019s eco-impact in check? several initiatives are already underway, with many more on the horizon for continued roll-out. new york has made strides in reduce its climate impact; still, some strategies face large hurdles as the city strives towards sustainability.<\/p>\n the city, at least so far, seems to be holding true to its promise. in addition to executive order 26, on oct. 3, 2017, the city released its 1.5 c climate plan, which contains both immediate and ongoing action plans to reduce new york city\u2019s climate impact. the press release<\/a> is extensive and detailed, calling for a collaborative, interdisciplinary effort between various organizations, leaders, and citizens to turn climate goals into a reality.<\/p>\nthe 1.5c climate plan<\/h2>\n