NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law
Gov. Hochul’s reliance on fossil fuels may end up costing more than renewables, clean energy advocates say.
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Gov. Hochul’s reliance on fossil fuels may end up costing more than renewables, clean energy advocates say.
Governor Kathy Hochulâs proposal to weaken the stateâs emissions targets reflects a fundamental tension in the process of decarbonization.
Electricity demand in the state could increase by nearly 70% by 2030, thanks to the expansion of electric heat as well as large projects like data centers.
Price spikes from the war highlight the necessity of the renewable energy transition for stability and national security, the U.N. official says.
On March 20, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed significant changes to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the landmark climate law passed in 2019.
In January 2026, the UK government publicly released an intelligence report analyzing the security implications of global environmental destruction.
Models can predict catastrophic or modest damages from climate change, but not which of these futures is coming.