"Do you want to give ourselves some breathing room? Or do you want to impose those costs on New Yorkers? Because that's not hypothetical. That's me following the law. I need time. I need more time."
"The governor made her most substantive comments to date about her concerns with New York's landmark 2019 climate law, which requires the state to cut emissions 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050 while significantly boosting renewable energy."
"The scientists, the environmental organizations, the municipal, local governments, nobody wants us to reopen [the climate law]. They said the law is necessary to have any hope of staving off the negative effects of the climate crisis, and that the long-term benefits far outweigh the short-term costs."
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her intention to request lawmakers extend the timeline for meeting the state's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals set by the 2019 climate law. The law mandates a 40% emissions cut by 2030 and 85% by 2050, along with increased renewable energy. Hochul, a moderate Democrat focused on affordability in her re-election campaign, argues the current timeline imposes unrealistic costs on New Yorkers. She stated the need for more time to implement these changes. This position puts her at odds with prominent Capitol Democrats and environmental advocates who maintain the law is essential for addressing climate change and that long-term benefits outweigh short-term costs.
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