Deeply Disappointing New York State Enacted Budget Weakens its Climate Law

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New York State budget weakens legally binding climate law, increasing emissions risk. | The New York State enacted budget weakens a legally binding climate law designed to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy, undermining climate action and social equity goals. While the underlying climate law remains intact, the budget's weakening effects represent a significant setback for climate policy and environmental justice, with potential long-term consequences for planetary boundaries and huma