July 24, 2026

New York Takes on PFAS Polluters

Thank you, AG James, for standing up to "forever chemical" manufacturers.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against the companies behind dangerous PFAS "forever chemicals" that contaminate our drinking water, endanger our health, and leave our communities grappling with costly cleanups.

For decades, manufacturers knew about the risks of PFAS while continuing to produce and market these toxic chemicals. We applaud AG James for taking action to hold those companies accountable and ensure that the cost of cleanup falls on the polluters, not on taxpayers.

More about the lawsuit >>

Watch EANY’s Rob Hayes break down what the lawsuit means for New York >> 

Lawsuits are important, but they’re not enough; we need laws, too. And our lawmakers passed an important one this session: a bill that will write stronger, safer drinking water PFAS contaminant limits into New York state law — and we urge Governor Hochul to sign it right away. 

Tell Gov. Hochul to sign the PFAS drinking water safety bill >>

We’ll also be pushing a PFAS ban in consumer products again next session. That bill passed the Senate but didn’t come to a vote in the Assembly this year; we’re confident that with your help, we can make it happen in 2027!

Speak Up for Safe Drinking Water

Urge the EPA to take microplastics seriously.

President Trump’s EPA has released a proposed national drinking water monitoring plan, but it fails to include testing for microplastics — despite calls from 176 organizations, seven governors, and 14 attorneys general.

Microplastics pervade our water and food systems, and they persist in our bodies once we ingest them. EANY is joining Food & Water Watch to urge you to speak up before the public comment period closes.

Want help writing your comment? Join a virtual comment-writing workshop on Monday, August 11 from 7:00–8:00 PM ET, where organizers will walk participants through the issue and the commenting process and answer any questions you have.

Learn more about the issue and find out how to submit a comment >> 

Register for the comment-writing workshop >>

The Summer of Shovels Is Here!

New York is breaking ground on the largest clean energy buildout in state history.

New York’s building clean energy at a faster pace than ever: this summer, enough projects are under construction or breaking ground across the state to meet the power needs of New York City and Long Island homes combined!

What’s underway? 2,600 megawatts of utility-scale wind and solar, 1,700 megawatts of offshore wind, and 1,000 megawatts of distributed solar — bringing a huge burst of locally generated, price-stable electricity online to help meet growing energy demand.

Together, these projects represent billions of dollars in private investment and are putting tens of thousands of New Yorkers to work building the state's clean energy future.

The momentum is already paying off. According to NYSERDA's latest Clean Energy Industry Report, New York's clean energy economy supports 185,000 jobs, including a strong union workforce, and attracted nearly $6 billion in average annual clean energy investment between 2022 and 2024.

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Wildfire Smoke Is Becoming New York's New Normal

Cleaner air starts with climate action.

This summer, smoke from massive Canadian wildfires once again blanketed New York, triggering air quality alerts across the state and creating one of the worst smoke events in recent history. Millions of New Yorkers were urged to stay indoors, limit outdoor activity, and take precautions as hazardous fine-particle pollution spread across the region.

Protecting New Yorkers means preparing for today's air quality challenges while accelerating the clean energy transition. Every step toward a cleaner, more resilient energy system is also a step toward healthier air for all.

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New York Hits Pause on AI Data Centers

A first step toward smarter, more responsible development.

Governor Hochul issued an executive order pausing new hyperscale data center construction, giving New York an opportunity to better understand how these massive facilities could impact our electric grid, clean water, utility bills, and local communities.

As AI fuels a rapid data center boom, this pause is a welcome step in the right direction. It shows that public pressure can drive action, giving the state time to study the industry's full environmental and economic impacts before approving additional projects.

But an executive order is only the beginning. To put lasting protections in place, Governor Hochul should also sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act, which both houses of the Legislature passed in June. It would establish even stronger safeguards, ensuring future data center development doesn't come at the expense of New Yorkers’ health, welfare, or wallets.

Tell Governor Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act. 

Take action here >>

Join the Fight for a Cleaner, Healthier Future

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