CLIMATE CHANGE
SENATE RACE
Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat)
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Supports protecting drinking water from toxic PFAS pollution and to hold polluters accountable.
Diane Sare (Independent)
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Supports increased regulations for fracking
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Does not support enacting regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change
HOUSE RACES
House District 1
John Avlon (Democrat)
Promotes federal climate investments and resilience efforts
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Supports federal investment in climate change mitigation.
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Aims to serve on the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee to address environmental concerns.
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Advocates for tax deductions to encourage families and businesses to make their properties more resilient to climate impacts.
Nicholas J. LaLota (Republican)
Addresses water safety and energy independence
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Prioritizes safeguarding surface and drinking water sources.
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Advocates for energy independence to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
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Supports policies to ensure environmental sustainability while protecting local ecosystems.
House District 2
Rob Lubin (Democrat)
Believes in investing Invest in infrastructure and protecting protect natural resources.
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Supports financial investments in water and sewer infrastructure and renewable energy.
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Focuses on protecting shorelines from erosion.
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Aims to promote sustainable environmental practices for long-term resilience.
Andrew Garbarino (Republican)
Supports environmental protection and renewable energy
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Enforces restrictions on illegal solid waste dumping protects drinking water for Long Islanders.
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Increases waste diversion through recycling and composting and safeguards endangered species in New York.
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Implements sustainable energy loan programs and aims to reverse groundwater pollution.
House District 3
Tom Suozzi (Democrat)
Advocates for environmental preservation and infrastructure improvements to combat climate change.
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Supports increased funding to protect Long Island Sound and improve air and water quality.
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Prioritizes infrastructure investments to address climate impacts, particularly in vulnerable communities.
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Promotes sustainable energy initiatives and aims to reduce contamination in local waterways.
Michael LiPetri Jr. (Republican)
Advocates for environmental protection and infrastructure improvement.
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Emphasizes full remediation of Superfund sites to address hazardous waste.
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Supports greater funding for water infrastructure to ensure safe drinking water.
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Promotes local initiatives that enhance public health and safety.
House District 4
Laura Gillen (Democrat)
Advocates for robust environmental protection and sustainability.
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Supports transitioning to renewable energy to combat climate change.
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Emphasizes the importance of protecting Long Island’s natural resources.
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Promotes policies that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)
Advocates for environmental protection and sustainability.
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Supports full remediation of Superfund sites to address pollution.
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Promotes increased funding for water infrastructure to safeguard public health.
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Encourages local initiatives focused on health and safety.
House District 5
Gregory Meeks (Democrat)
Advocates for comprehensive strategies to combat combatting the serious threats posed by extreme weather, crop destruction, and pollutants.
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Emphasizes the importance of addressing air and water quality issues.
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Supports policies to strengthen environmental protections.
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Calls for sustainable practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Paul King (Republican)
Advocates for urgent climate action through both reduction of harmful activities and research into greenhouse gas removal solutions.
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Supports expanding energy sources to include nuclear power and cleaner natural gas.
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Emphasizes transitioning to a “lower-emissions economy” while investing in coastal infrastructure to protect against flooding and storm surges.
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Prioritizes long-term sustainability and environmental protection in policymaking.
House District 6
Grace Meng (Democrat)
Acknowledges severe impacts of extreme weather and pollution on public health.
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Advocates for robust federal support to address climate-related challenges.
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Supports the Inflation Reduction Act, highlighting her commitment to affordable health care.
House District 7
Nydia Velazquez (Democrat)
Advocates for environmental protection and a transition to green energy
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Opposition to Harmful Projects: Velázquez has opposed projects like the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which threaten environmental integrity.
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Support for Green Energy Initiatives: She endorses the "Green New Deal," promoting renewable energy and addressing income inequality.
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Environmental Cleanup Efforts: Working with the EPA, she has focused on cleaning polluted sites in New York, such as the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek.
William Kregler (Republican)
Advocates for environmental sustainability and infrastructure improvements.
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Emphasizes investing in transportation infrastructure and creating meaningful housing.
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Supports measures to return to a strong exporting economy by improving local manufacturing and job opportunities.
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Focuses on reducing the tax burden on the working class to enable more spending and investment in sustainable practices.
House District 8
Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat)
Advocates for reducing environmental impact and boosting energy production.
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Worked with Democrats to pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which lowers energy costs and creates good-paying jobs.
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Introduced the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act to protect wildlife and support the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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Emphasizes the need to act on climate change to reduce the environmental footprint and aid the planet.
John Delaney (Republican)
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Advocates for clean energy initiatives to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
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Supports investments in renewable energy technology and innovation.
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Calls for rejoining the Paris Agreement to align U.S. policies with global climate goals.
House District 9
Yvette D. Clarke (Democrat)
Advocates for bold congressional action to combat climate change.
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Supports the FEMA Climate Change Preparedness Act.
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Emphasizes the need to reduce climate-warming emissions and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.
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Concerned about future wildfires, storms, and environmental crises threatening public safety.
Menachem Raitport (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 10
Daniel Goldman (Democrat)
Advocates for bold congressional action to combat climate change.
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Supports the FEMA Climate Change Preparedness Act.
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Emphasizes the need to reduce climate-warming emissions and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.
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Concerned about future wildfires, storms, and environmental crises threatening public safety.
House District 11
House District 12
Jerrold Nadler (Democrat)
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Supports reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Supports investing in renewable and zero emissions power sources.
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Supports creating future- facing high paying jobs.
Mike Zumbluskas (Republican)
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Supports research and technology promotion that can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
House District 13
Adriano Espaillat (Democrat)
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Supports implementing policies and increasing research about climate change.
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Supports funding that is focused on developing and promoting energy efficiency, alternative and renewable energy sources, and reducing the emission of greenhouse gasses.
Ruben D. Vargas (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 14
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat)
Supports measures supporting climate change
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Supports investing in climate change
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Supports net zero carbon emissions by 2030
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Supported the Green New Deal that created millions of jobs
House District 15
Ritchie Torres (Democrat)
Supports the Green New Deal
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Feels as though this will provide economic, environmental, and racial justice, through improving the environment and opening more jobs
Gonzalo Duran (Republican)
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In support of increased funding to keep areas of the Bronx green, with more maintenance in parks
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Supports the usage of green spaces and water ways in the areas for education
Jose Vega (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 16
George Latimer (Democrat)
Advocate for renewable energy and combative strategies for climate change
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Pushed for the county to make a switch to electric vehicles, including police cars and public transportation
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Authorized the investment of over $20 million towards charging stations for electric vehicles
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Signed policies to reduce the amount of waste produced by restaurants
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Believes that by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, we can create lasting change and more green-jobs for reducing the impact of climate change
Jamaal Bowman (Republican)
Advocates for renewable energy sources
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Firmly believes that we need to address climate change immediately to reduce the impacts of hurricanes like Ida with the flooding and devastation they cause.
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Pushed for a switch to more renewable energy sources
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Pushed for a polluter pays assessment in the reconciliation bill, which would require fossil fuel companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions.
House District 17
Mondaire Jones (Democrat)
Supports efforts to reduce energy consumption
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Advocate for New Green Deal, which would transition public housing to zero-carbon, energy-efficient developments with on-site renewable energy.
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Endorsed by climate protection nonprofit Sunrise Movement
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Voted for Pro-Environment Funding Package in 2022, which funded the EPA and the Department of the Interior to rise to highest levels in history, leading to the reclamation of abandoned mines and capping of orphaned oil and gas wells, subsequently increasing environmental compliance monitoring, enforcement, and cleanup.
Michael Lawler (Republican)
Supports clean energy efforts
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Returned $21 million in funding for clean water in 12 municipalities supporting 14 projects
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Voted in favor of HR1- a bill that would expand drilling and fracking on public lands and waters, cut environmental protections, increase fossil fuel exports, and undercut renewable energy growth
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Cosponsored Energy Choice Act which would block states from transitioning off of fossil fuels
House District 18
Pat Ryan (Democrat)
Believes climate change is a great threat to the future
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Advocate for clean energy in hudson valley.
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Supports attempting to achieve 100% renewable energy in the district by 2030.
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Supports use of electric busses in the region.
Alison Esposito (Republican)
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Does not believe climate change is a pressing issue
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Says climate change is a distraction from the “real issues” New York should focus on.
House District 19
Josh Riley (Democrat)
Advocates for environmental protection across the state of NY
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Wants to cut down our reliance on fossil fuels in the long term
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Supports creating good jobs building the American-made products we need to fight climate change
Marcus Molinaro (Republican)
Does not support movements to switch to renewable energy within the state
- Supports subsidizing new renewable energy projects
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Voted to repeal federal clean energy funding
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Supports limited test wells using fracking in upstate New York
House District 20
Paul Tonko (Democrat)
Supports measures to reduce the impact of climate change
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Led efforts in researching innovative clean-energy technology
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Pushed for successful legislation to incentivize use of clean energy by companies
Paul Tonko (Democrat)
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Recognizes climate change exists, does not believe it is top priority
- Believes we should cut carbon emissions, but not at the expense of people
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Opposes rapid energy conversion policies
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Opposes bans on gas-powered cars and electric heating
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Does not believe state should rely as heavily on solar and wind energy
House District 21
Paula Collins (Democrat)
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Believes climate change issues should be addressed
Elise Stefanik (Republican)
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Supports an increase in American energy independence
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Believes in protecting public lands and combating invasive species
House District 22
John Mannion (Democrat)
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Supports measures to combat climate change
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Advocate for renewable energy resources
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committed to “growing a clean energy economy, protecting our environment, and combating climate change”
Brandon Williams (Republican)
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Supports investing in nuclear energy
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Believes that climate change is happening, but doesn’t believe putting money into stopping it is a good investment
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Believes that putting money into nuclear energy is the answer due to its reliability
House District 23
Thomas Carle (D)
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Supports efforts to minimize climate change
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Supports the idea that everyone has a duty to keep the environment clean
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Supports energy conservation programs, sustainability projects, and environmental improvements
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Supports renewable energy resources, but understands they are not the total answer
Nick Langworthy (Republican)
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Supports America’s energy independence
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Supports maximizing cleaner, dependable energy to limit reliance on other countries
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Introduced Energy Choice Act of 2024 to block New York and other states from phasing out natural gas
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Voted no on Blocking the EPA Cleaner Cars and Trucks Standards act of 2023
House District 24
David Wagenhauser (Democrat)
Supports maintaining natural resources and the environment
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Believes the district must sustain a clean environment for drinking water, recreation, and tourism
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Does not support fracking in the area
Claudia Tenney (Republican)
Supports American energy independence
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Blames Biden Administration for unattainable green new deal goals
House District 25
Joseph Morelle (Democrat)
Joseph D. Morelle has been serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 25th congressional district since 2018.
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Supports lessening the effects of climate change and protecting the environment
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Supports measures to reduce carbon emissions
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Supports protecting natural resources
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Supports investments in renewable energy
Gregg Sadwick (Republican)
Lifelong resident of Monroe County, a Navy Veteran, and Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress.
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Does not support funding of clean energy resources
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Believes too much money is being spent on climate change and renewable energy resources
House District 26
Timothy M. Kennedy (Democrat)
Timothy M. Kennedy is the U.S. representative for New York's 26th district, and was elected in April of 2024.
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Supports advancing policies to address climate change
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Supports cutting carbon emissions
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Encourages green energy usage
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Wants to ensure clean drinking water
Anthony Marecki (Republican)
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Specific information not found.