State policymakers are weighing competing priorities as debate over New York’s climate agenda intensifies during budget negotiations. As featured by a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, advocates and industry leaders discussed proposals that could reshape the state’s approach, including changes to methane accounting. Governor Kathy Hochul’s push to delay certain measures has added tension to the process. Participants said the decisions made now will have long-term consequences for emissions targets and energy costs.
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