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Sarah Sax

is a freelance reporter who covers the environment.

New York State

Policy

New York’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil has begun, here’s what it could mean

The state alleges the oil company lied to the public about the risk climate change poses to the company.

New York State

Policy

Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities

The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?