Energy & Environment

Screens in Times Square went black during a power outage in New York City on Saturday.

After blackout, can Cuomo kick Con Edison out?

Here’s what removing Con Edison from New York might look like.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Energy & Environment

How much lead-contaminated water does NY let students drink?

Advocates are hoping to change acceptable lead thresholds before schools test their drinking water again in 2020.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

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Energy & Environment

Can New York hit its environmental goals?

The state just passed its most ambitious climate targets yet, but history suggests they won’t be easy to hit.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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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

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Destroyed houses on Rockaway beach, four months after Hurricane Sandy hit New York.

Energy & Environment

Everyone supports climate change legislation, so why can’t it pass?

Despite apparent overwhelming support from lawmakers, the Climate and Community Protection Act may not pass in this session.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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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

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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

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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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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

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Energy & Environment

Can the state Legislature save the planet?

Lawmakers target big climate goals in the Climate and Community Protection Act.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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