Vanessa Fajans-Turner

Working to secure NY's climate & environmental protection as Executive Director at @greenwatchdogNY; Ithacan & hockey fan. Views are mine.

[Marie French @m_jfrench]

Lawmakers keep citing inclusion of the ASAP act, but only a few of those provisions are included in the budget bill Assembly just voted on.

No new distributed solar goal, which makes it very unlikely that PSC will revive any of the incentive programs for the industry.

[Vanessa Fajans-Turner @vfajans]

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act will cut packaging waste, ban PFAS "forever chemicals," and save taxpayers $1 billion. 67% of NYers support it. Thank you @SenatorHarckham and AW @DeborahJGlick for championing it!

[Environmental Advocates NY @greenwatchdogNY]

Plastics pollution is poisoning our air, water, and bodies — and New Yorkers are paying the price, while corporations pollute for free. That's why our @vfajans joined @SenatorHarckham and @PlasticsBeyond's @enckj today in Albany to push for change.

[Vanessa Fajans-Turner @vfajans]

This is a critical moment—NY has the power to lead where federal efforts are stalling. What policies should we be prioritizing? What are you seeing in other states?
📽️ Watch & share the video: https://t.co/c3oQ4zcatM
💬 Thoughts? Drop them below. ⬇️

[Vanessa Fajans-Turner @vfajans]

Excited to see the missions of both past & present roles converge as I enter my 2nd year leading @greenwatchdogNY & continue the critical work of @bank_fwd & so many others holding Wall Street accountable. But as banks backpedal, we need a new frontier. 🌎💰

📽️ Watch: https://t.co/g0ArDqcUHe

🧵👇 A few key takeaways & why state action matters:

[Environmental Advocates NY @greenwatchdogNY]

As giant banks back away from their climate commitments, New York has a chance to lead. As the center of global finance, we can enact laws and regulations that hold them accountable for the emissions they generate, and make sure they use their power to shift the world economy away from fossil fuels.

Watch our video:
https://t.co/DaJ85tXCzR

[Vanessa Fajans-Turner @vfajans]

1️⃣3️⃣ Expand Renewable Energy Incentives
Introduce state tax benefits & public-private partnerships to accelerate renewable energy adoption & grid modernization.

[Vanessa Fajans-Turner @vfajans]

@chopracfpb @CFPB Thank you Director Chopra for the extraordinary integrity and vision with which you’ve originated and served in this role. Your departure is a loss for this country. We support you in whatever you do next!

[Environmental Advocates NY @greenwatchdogNY]

✅ Lower emissions
✅ Better transit
✅ Cleaner air
✅ A healthier future

Gov. Hochul’s move to launch congestion pricing in Manhattan on Dec. 29 is the right decision, and a win for New Yorkers across the board! 🚇🚌🌎❤️

[Environmental Advocates NY @greenwatchdogNY]

New York has the chance to be a climate leader, & EANY is hiring a Director of Energy Policy to push our state to meet renewable energy & climate justice goals.

If you’re an energy policy expert looking to make a big impact, this is a great opportunity.

Apply by November 29 🔽