Dozens of climate activists rallied outside the Capitol while Gov. Kathy Hochul defended her plan miles away, according to Spectrum News. Protesters pushed back hard on proposed changes to New York’s 2019 climate law.
Hochul says she wants more time to meet emissions goals and adjust how progress gets measured. She argues legal pressure and changing conditions forced the proposal.
Lawmakers and advocates say they haven’t seen enough detail and fear delays could weaken climate action. The standoff now adds tension to ongoing state budget negotiations.
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