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Government officials estimate it will cost nearly $44 billion to fulfill the state’s climate law, which aims to stop powering the state with polluting fossil fuels and reduce 85 percent…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Nov 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

Could Thermal Energy Be New York’s Best Shot at Reaching its Climate Goals?

As wind and solar renewable projects across the state hit hurdles, environmental advocates say investing in an underground network of heat pumps is the Big Apple’s best bet at reducing…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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May 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Opinion: New York Utilities Must Align With State’s Climate Goals

“New York State laid out the strategy for equitably addressing the climate crisis. Now we must pass the NY HEAT Act to ensure we can deliver on that promise and…

ByKarines Reyes

BySonal Jessel 0Comments

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May 2023

Climate and Environment Government

NY Budget Lays Groundwork for Cap-and-Invest Plan to Charge Polluters, But Details Are Lacking

The bill determines how money generated from the program will be spent but fails to include protective measures for disadvantaged communities, environmentalists warn.

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jan 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Breaking Down Unnecessary Barriers to Electrification in New York

“The Building Code Council can and should take action now. They have the legal tools to change the code to include electrification in new constructions as a mechanism to achieve…

ByMichael Hernandez 0Comments

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Jan 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Hochul’s ‘Cap-and-Invest’ Climate Plan Stirs Skepticism From Environmentalists & Polluters Alike

The program will charge companies for carbon pollution and introduce a novel rebate initiative that promises to distribute $1 billion to New Yorkers. But environmentalists say its success will rest…

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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Nov 2022

Climate and Environment Economy Government

State Bill Would Aid City’s Move Toward More Climate-Friendly Food Sources

New York City’s efforts to green its food system have been limited by a conflicting state law that says food must be procured by government entities based on cost alone.…

ByH Conley 0Comments

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Sep 2022

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: New York Needs a Bold Climate Action Plan

“The Climate Action Council Scoping Plan for New York must not allow for new or repowered gas power plants that pollute our air and endanger community health. Additionally, the final…

ByRamón Cruz 0Comments

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Apr 2022

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

NY Air Quality is Improving, But City’s Emissions Goals Are Still Far Off

By 2050, the city’s annual greenhouse gas emissions should be no higher than 12 million metric tons of carbon dioxide—in 2020, buildings alone accounted for 34 million metric tons. “It kind…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Sep 2021

Climate and Environment

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Restricting NY Car Sales to Zero-Emission Vehicles After 2035

After the city suffered deadly flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, Gov. Kathy Hochul promises a new era, signs off on climate legislation and launches climate justice fellowship.

ByLiz Donovan 2Comments

Environmentalists’ 2024 Albany Agenda? Making Polluters Pay