New York
New York state has gone above and beyond to implement measures to increase climate literacy in public schools in recent years. This includes Senate Bill 278A which establishes a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public schools.
Climate Issues
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Increased precipitation leading to more inland flooding
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Rise in sea level
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Extreme heat
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
The EPA New York and NYC DEP provide resources that teachers can use to better educate their students on the realities of climate change
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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Seven climate education bills died in committee following the 2023-2024 legislative session.Seven climate education bills died in committee following the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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S.278A, introduced by Senator Gounardes in late November, is aligned to CRETF’s New York State Climate Education Platform and “establishes a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools.”S.278A, introduced by Senator Gounardes in late November, is aligned to CRETF’s New York State Climate Education Platform and “establishes a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools.”