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The Latest by Alok Disa

Former Senior Research and Policy Analyst

Alok worked at the Northeast regional office in New York, where he supported the region’s energy, agriculture and toxics docket.

A woman looking serious wearing a dark jacket and a blue shirt.
December 10, 2024

In the Face of a Trump Administration, Governor Hochul Can Advance New York’s Clean Air Goals

By Alok Disa  /  Northeast Office

As the upcoming federal administration appears hostile to all environmental policies to clean our air, Governor Hochul must harness New York’s resources and market power to support life-saving regulations that tackle transportation pollution. 

An electric meter mounted to the wall.
January 11, 2024

After New Yorkers faced a deluge of climate disasters this year, Governor Hochul needs to appoint climate champions to the Public Service Commission

By Meagan Burton & Alok Disa  /  Northeast Office

Governor Hochul can, by carefully selecting her nominees, fully realize the PSC’s potential to serve New Yorkers by protecting consumers and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. 

Electric transit bus charging station, West Side Highway, New York City.
May 17, 2023

New York’s Green Transit, Green Jobs Bill is the Blueprint for Transportation Electrification

By Alok Disa  /  Northeast Office

New legislation would facilitate the transition to zero-emissions buses while creating high-paying union jobs.

Earthjustice is suing the state of New York for allowing huge dairy farms to pour tons of manure onto local land—waste that can runoff into waterways.
April 25, 2018

Court Rules Mega-Dairies Can’t Keep Spreading Mega Waste in Secret

By Alok Disa  /  Northeast Office & Sustainable Food & Farming Program

The New York Supreme Court sided with environmental groups, telling the state to revise a permit that has allowed huge industrial dairies to spread tons of manure onto nearby land without adequate safeguards.

February 24, 2016

Lessons from Flint: Preventing a Drinking Water Crisis in NY

By Alok Disa  /  Northeast Office

Like the crisis in Flint, Michigan, a lack of government action now to safeguard public health against agriculture pollution could leave a lasting impact with dangerous consequences.