NYS officials won't alter climate change policies despite Trump executive order
A barge for cable-pulling operations for the Sunrise Wind farm sits off shore at Smith Point Park. New York State leaders say environmental projects and policies will remain on track, despite an order from President Donald Trump attempting to undo state climate laws. Credit: Newsday/Mark Harrington
ALBANY — New York State leaders say environmental projects and policies will remain on track, despite an order from President Donald Trump attempting to undo state climate laws.
Trump signed an executive order last week directing the U.S. attorney general to identify "illegal” state and local climate, energy and environmental justice laws that "impede” domestic energy use and production. The attorney general could then take action to try to stop the enforcement of the laws found to be illegal.
State Attorney General Letitia James, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other state leaders pushed back, saying efforts will continue, including electrifying vehicles and buildings, and building out renewable energy sources, as the state aims to get all electricity from emission-free sources by 2040 and reduce economywide emissions by 85% from 1990 levels by 2050.
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