New York State is facing a climate crisis and a crisis of inequality. Intensifying storms, floods, heat waves, wildfires and more are threatening New Yorkers’ safety. At the same time, many New Yorkers struggle to afford basic services and access high-quality careers that sustain their families and communities. New Yorkers need good jobs, affordable electricity, and climate-safe communities.
Tackling the dual crises of climate change and inequality is an opportunity for New York to build the equitable, climate-safe economy that New Yorkers need. Building this economy will create tens of thousands of jobs in construction, buildings, energy, transportation and other sectors. CJI is providing the research and information to help NYS build at the scale and pace science demands, create high-quality union careers, and expand access to these careers for frontline communities.
Read our latest reports and analysis on the clean energy transition in New York State.
See latest reportsCJI organizes an annual educational delegation for NYS legislators and labor leaders to learn how other states and countries are advancing an equitable clean energy transition.
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In 2014, Cornell led a process with NYS labor unions to learn about climate change and develop an agenda to tackle climate change while protecting and creating high-quality union careers and building a more equitable economy. This process sparked the formation of Climate Jobs NY, a union-led climate organization. CJI continues to serve as the academic and educational partner to CJNY and many labor unions in New York State. CJI also works closely with the NYS policymakers, providing a range of research, technical assistance, policy and educational support.
