N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept.: New York State Climate Justice Working Group Finalizes Disadvantaged Communities Criteria to Advance Climate Justice
March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
ALBANY, New York, March 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on March 27, 2023:
New York State today announced the Climate Justice Working Group's (CJWG) finalization of the criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities. Following today's CJWG vote, the criteria is enacted and will guide the equitable implementation of New York's ambitious Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) . . .
New York State today announced the Climate Justice Working Group's (CJWG) finalization of the criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities. Following today's CJWG vote, the criteria is enacted and will guide the equitable implementation of New York's ambitious Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) . . .