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NY League of Conservation Voters Releases 2018 Policy Priorities

Food waste, congestion pricing, protection from chemicals, and more top the list this year.

Author:: Backpacker Contributors
Publish date:: Jan 2, 2018

Funding mass transit is a top priority. — Funding mass transit is a top priority.
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The New York League of Conservation Voters released its 2018 Environmental Policy Agenda, a list that drives the group's legislative efforts for the year. In 2018, the top priorities are food waste, congestion pricing and funding mass transit, reducing single-use bags, and protecting kids from toxic chemicals.

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