Energy & Environment

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins passes legislation to protect New Yorkers against toxic materials.
This Week’s Headlines
Whirlwind last week in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Students protesting during the New York City march for action on climate change in March.
Energy & Environment
NY lawmakers near deal on climate change
Six ways the Climate and Community Protection Act has changed during negotiations.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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The New York State Senate.
New York State
The 2019 session countdown
Everything you need to know, as the session's end grows nearer.
By CITY & STATE
News & Politics
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Traffic lights in New York surrounded by steam.
Energy & Environment
Everyone wants to combat climate change. How fast can NY do it?
Time is running out for Democratic lawmakers’ ambitious environmental agenda.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A coal miner holds lumps of coal.
Energy & Environment
Debate over fossil fuel divestment fires up organized labor
Labor groups warn of pension fund losses, but not every union agrees.
By BOB HENNELLY
Policy
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New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke out at a protest to stop the construction of the Williams natural gas pipeline on April 18, 2019.
Energy & Environment
Will Cuomo block the Williams pipeline?
The controversial project gives him a chance to keep the political left happy.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Highline
News & Politics
Poll: New York’s Earth Day environmental initiatives
Assessing legislation on plastic and paper bags and new rules for buildings.
By CITY & STATE
News & Politics
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An electric power plant located in Queens.
Interviews & Profiles
Reconciling environmental protection with economic growth
A Q&A with the EPA’s Peter Lopez on climate change and other environmental threats.
By ALYSSA SIMS
Personality
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Alicia Barton.
Interviews & Profiles
How will New York meet its energy goals?
NYSERDA plays a key role in fostering a transition to renewable energy.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Personality
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Protestors gathered in the state Capitol two years ago to advocate for the CCPA, which remains stalled in the Legislature.
Energy & Environment
Will New York enact climate laws before it’s too late?
The Climate and Community Protection Act would set ambitious emissions goals.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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