Environmentalists and climate justice advocates said they support New York’s agricultural and land use policy proposals, but they also offered suggestions.

A new jobs report from the New York Climate Action Council’s Just Transition Working Group will forecast job growth tied to the state’s energy goals.

Environmental justice advocates on Thursday told New York officials to pick up the pace on climate policy for the power sector.

Social and environmental activists told state officials that New York needs to hurry up and get serious with its climate justice policies.

The New York Climate Action Council heard that flooding is the main risk from climate change in the state.

A bill before the New York State Assembly would create a clean fuel standard based on a standard adopted in California in 2009.

Fulfilling the goals of New York’s climate law requires more aggressive action than has been proposed, Climate Action Council members say.

New York Climate Action Council Transportation Panel said market-based strategies can support a mandate for 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035.

The New York Climate Action Council heard recommendations to provide financial incentives and technical assistance to help heavy industries decarbonize.

A New York Senate committee heard testimony on a bill that could generate $15 billion via a carbon tax, at $55 per short ton of carbon dioxide equivalent.