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Environmentalists have long charged that New York is falling short of its climate mandates. Now, they’re taking the state to court, New York Focus reports.

ByColin Kinniburgh, New York Focus 3Comments

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Jan 2025

Climate and Environment Government

It’s a New Year, But NY’s Environmental Groups Are Fighting Old Battles

As Donald Trump steps into the White House, the push to secure green programs and legislation that have been years in the making will be a top priority for environmental…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Dec 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?

New York now has enough solar energy to power 1 million homes. Environmentalists say it’s crucial for the state to keep that momentum as it falls behind on meeting other…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Nov 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

Will Trump’s New EPA Pick Move His ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Agenda Forward?

Drilling for more oil and gas may not have legs in progressive New York, where local laws bar these efforts. But larger climate goals could suffer a blow.

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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Oct 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Another Superstorm Sandy Would be an Economic Disaster for Working Families

“We must build a future where every New Yorker makes a living wage and earns enough to cover the basic necessities to survive and then some, so that a climate…

ByTheodore A. Moore 0Comments

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Aug 2024

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

The rate increase, National Grid argues, is necessary for maintaining service as safe and reliable for customers. But environmentalists question adding gas hookups and revamping the system when New York…

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But the Fight to Phase Out Gas Continues

After three attempts to get permits for its pipeline project failed, Williams Companies Inc claims it’s walking away. But as other companies seek to expand fracked gas infrastructure in New York,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Why Environmental Groups are Backing the NY Heat Act

The bill includes a provision that has the power to curb the expansion of gas infrastructure in New York. “Why put new gas pipes in the ground for new construction,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Dec 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Legislators Urge Hochul to Nix Plan for Increased Fracked Gas to NYC

The Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company’s proposal is the latest fossil-fueled infrastructure project to earn the ire of local environmental groups, who say such investments are at odds with the goals…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Why New York State Needs a Climate Corps

“While the federal government—and a growing number of states—are taking action to confront the dual challenges of climate change and workforce development, New York has fallen short.”

ByRobert Godfried 0Comments

Climate Groups Sue Hochul Administration Over Climate Law Backtracking

It’s a New Year, But NY’s Environmental Groups Are Fighting Old Battles

New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?

Will Trump’s New EPA Pick Move His ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Agenda Forward?

Opinion: Another Superstorm Sandy Would be an Economic Disaster for Working Families

National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But the Fight to Phase Out Gas Continues

Why Environmental Groups are Backing the NY Heat Act

Legislators Urge Hochul to Nix Plan for Increased Fracked Gas to NYC

Opinion: Why New York State Needs a Climate Corps

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