The threat of climate change may leave some feeling discourage, but there are some positive changemakers across New York City.
NEW YORK -- The climate clock in Union Square is a constant reminder to New Yorkers of climate change, counting down the critical time window to reach zero emissions, but the existential nature of the installation leaves some feeling more discouraged than motivated.But there are some positive changemakers in the fight against climate change in our city.New York Sun Works has brought light and greenery into schools with their hydroponic classroom model throughout New York public schools.
'Jenille Scott is the climate director at Align NYC, a community organization working toward making the state more sustainable and trying to ensure New Yorkers have access to a clean environment to live, work and go to school in.'When you're talking about climate change, you have to look at the history in terms of, when we talk about institutional racism. Many of the communities are Black, Brown, low-income people.
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