Climate Law on Thin Ice: New York's Backward Step The proposed deal to weaken New York's landmark climate law is a stark reminder that even in progressive bastions, politics can be more pragmatic than principled.
Governor Kathy Hochul's administration has long touted its commitment to clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but the current budget proposal would roll back many of these ambitious targets.
The 2019 Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA) set a bold standard for New York: reducing emissions by 40% by 2030 and an 85% cut by 2050.