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4/29/2024 I am writing to encourage you to support New York Senate Bill 278A/ Assembly Bill A1559A which will “Establish a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools and which shall include various principles and concepts including environmental justice.” The Bill calls for such courses of… Continue reading Newsblog: Testimony sent by EEAC to the Joint Hearing of the NYS Senate and Assembly Education Committees, to the Joint Hearing of the Environmental Conservation Committees and to Governor Hochul on The Climate Change Education Legislation currently pending in the State Legislature

By Pamela Peeters | May 11, 2023 | EEAC Newsblog As a Certified National Geographic Educator, EEAC member, environmental economist and sustainability strategist, I bring you the story behind my “Eco Hero” graphic novel and an introduction to my “50 Shades of Blue” photo exhibit (link 1, link 2), celebrating the majesty of Greenland. ECO… Continue reading Newsblog: The Arctic Through A Graphic Novel and Photo Exhibit

How do we prevent authorities with little ecological awareness to determine use of land? By Raymond Pultinas | July 29, 2022 | EEAC Newsblog | JBOLC Series JBOLC: James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center At this crucial stage of our environmental crisis in an age of mass extinction there is a fundamental need for human self-awareness and… Continue reading Newsblog: Confronting the Destroyers to Defend Nature

5/31/2022 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL – EEAC The Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC), founded in 1974, is the only citywide environmental education network representing New York City. EEAC cultivates an inclusive community committed to increasing its capacity to understand and address NYC’s environmental and related societal challenges.  EEAC believes the New York State Climate Action… Continue reading Newsblog: EEAC SUBMITS Comments on the N.Y. State Climate Action Council’s Draft Scoping Plan

11/10/2021 On Election Day New Yorkers endorsed the notion that the right to a healthful environment is an enduring value by overwhelmingly approving an amendment to the New York State Constitution which states that “Each person shall have the right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.” The amendment passed with nearly 70% of the… Continue reading Newsblog: Passage of the Environmental Rights Amendment

New York State poised to include the “Right of Each Person to Clean Air and Water and a Healthful Environment” in the State’s Constitution

Spring 2021 Chair’s Message Happy Spring! Environmental Educators have now spent an entire year adapting to teaching virtually and using completely new tools and techniques to reach students and teachers. Even with the challenges of the past year, l walked away from our virtual annual meeting in December completely inspired. At the end of that… Continue reading EEAC Newsletter Spring 2021