Natural Resources Defense Council: New York Passes Nation-Leading Climate Bill
June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019
NEW YORK, June 20 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
The New York State legislature today passed nation-leading climate legislation. This bill raises the bar for states in the fight against climate change by establishing the strongest greenhouse gas emissions limits in the United States, requiring 70 percent renewable electricity supply by 2030 and 100 percent zero emissions electricity supply by 2040, and prioritizing equity in implementing . . .
The New York State legislature today passed nation-leading climate legislation. This bill raises the bar for states in the fight against climate change by establishing the strongest greenhouse gas emissions limits in the United States, requiring 70 percent renewable electricity supply by 2030 and 100 percent zero emissions electricity supply by 2040, and prioritizing equity in implementing . . .