Res. No. 415
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Resolution in support of the launch and mission of The Climate Museum.
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By Council Member Constantinides
Whereas, The trend of warming in Earth's climate system over the last several decades is unprecedented - the atmosphere and ocean have warmed, sea levels have risen, and snow and ice levels have decreased; and
Whereas, The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere is a main cause of climate change; and
Whereas, The principal human activity contributing to climate change is the emission of greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels for power; and
Whereas, Climate change is impacting New York City's public health, critical infrastructure, communities, vulnerable populations, natural systems, buildings and economy, and these impacts will worsen in the future; and
Whereas, According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the future rate and magnitude of climate change will depend on the rate at which greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth's atmosphere continue to increase; and
Whereas, In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, local, national and global societies must change their economic and social behaviors, and in order to change behaviors societies must be informed about the connection between human activities and climate change, possible consequences and potential solutions; and
Whereas, New York City has set a policy to reduce its own contribution to climate change; and
Whereas, In 2014, the Council passed, and Mayor Bill de Blasio signed, Local Law 66, requiring the City to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 80%, relative to 2005 levels, by 2050; and
Whereas, When it opens, The Climate Museum (The Museum) will be the first of its kind in the United States; and
Whereas, The Museum will be a significant cultural and educational institution, located in the City, dedicated to climate issues and solutions; and
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