Last week, the Supreme Court stripped the EPA of a crucial tool to regulate GHG emissions, thereby removing its power to respond to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. Today we’re going back in history to show what New York City looked like before we cared about our air, water, and soil - and what we need to do to ensure our past doesn’t turn into our future.

The decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and take away reproductive rights from millions of women across this country is an assault on the rights of humanity at large. It impacts half of our society, and in particular, the lowest income groups among us who suffer from economic and environmental injustices daily.

All hands - and feet - on deck! Having spent my career connecting the dots between cities, climate, and capital, I’ve learned that one of the most important things we can do to fight climate change is to talk about it. And a great way to start that conversation is to #ShowYourStripes!

On Juneteenth, we come together to celebrate the ancestors and leaders who fought for freedom. Their power, resiliency, and tenacity lives on today, as we continue to fight for equal rights and environmental justice for communities across the country.

Third-graders at P.S. 213 in East New York, Brooklyn have fewer skinned knees these days! It’s because the elementary school’s hard asphalt playground has been transformed into a green oasis with gardens, trees, an outdoor classroom, a gazebo, open play areas, and a multitude of child-friendly features.

Many of us likely hit the beach, relaxed in the city’s beautiful parks, or cooled down in the libraries this weekend. Despite living in a ‘concrete jungle,’ we’re blessed with public spaces that give us respite from rising temperatures. But these city treasures are not spread equally, and the results can be life-threatening.

Empowering women and girls represents the most impactful tool for achieving a climate-safe future. Investing in women founders and funders building the next generation of climate solutions will have a cascade of positive outcomes for our people and our planet.

Reflecting on my time at the COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference, I’m full of optimism and gratitude this holiday season.