CLCPA

New York State has one of the strongest climate protection laws in the country, the CLCPA. But emissions reduction targets & renewable energy goals are being weakened amid budget concerns.

Sen. Rachel May and Assemblymember Al Stirpe, both Democrats, say now is not the time to give up on renewable energy. Proposals to reverse or delay provisions of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act are contributing to delays in adopting a state budget.

They say a Hochul administration memo incorrectly states the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or CLCPA, could cause energy bills to rise even more.

Numerous environmental policies, agencies and staff are being slashed by the Trump Administration. Harvard's Environmental & Energy Law Program researches the issues, impacts of cuts and legal challenges.

Offshore wind turbines are a major element of New York State's plan for fossil free electricity. NYSERDA's Janna Herndon explains the technology, plans and promise of offshore wind power.

Solar power adoption is affected by New York's Climate Leadership Act & federal Inflation Reduction Act. Alliance for Clean Energy's Marguerite Wells discusses state of solar power and its importance

Cornell Global Development Professor Rachel Bezner Kerr presented at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties climate conference, known as CoP27, held in Egypt.

Local elected leaders from the state, city and town level are praising a decision to divest the New York State pension from companies that support the use…

To wrap up Earth Week, A Cornell University Climate expert shares some optimism and suggestions about New York State reaching its emissions goals. Bob…