Albany Must Keep Up Climate & Environmental Wins in 2021
New York State has been a climate leader over the past few years--and must keep pressing forward in 2021 to fight for a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable f...
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New York Announces Historic Fossil Fuel Divestment Plan
In a historic move, New York State announced it will divest its $225 billion Common Retirement Fund from fossil fuels—among the largest pension fund divestmen...
New York State Must End Tax Breaks for Fossil Fuels
Every year, New York State spends $1.6 billion on benefits for the oil and gas industry. We must pass legislation to stop subsidizing this dangerous industry....
Reflections on the First Earth Day and What’s Ahead for New York
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, NRDC's New York Political Director reflects on attending the first Earth Day event in New York City in 1970, and far the c...
Environment Tops List of NY Budget Negotiations
The environment—including the proposed Environmental Bond Act--is a top priority for New York State....
Top New York State Environmental Priorities for 2020
NRDC's New York State environmental priorities for 2020 include building on the sweeping climate progress made in 2019, tackling the biggest sources of climate ...