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      Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press briefing in New York City on March 13, 2023.

      After Backlash, Hochul Walks Back Plan to Gut New York Climate Law

      "When Gov. Hochul tried to sneak in a fossil-fueled methane accounting method," said one activist, "New York's climate and environmental justice movement responded swiftly and powerfully."

      Jessica Corbett
      Apr 05, 2023

      Climate groups celebrated Wednesday once top officials revealed that after outraging campaigners and fellow Democrats, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul no longer sees rewriting a landmark state law to allow more planet-heating emissions as a top priority for budget negotiations.

      "Make no mistake, this is because of the enormous and immediate public pressure. Huge thank you to everyone who took action to kill this horrible attack on the CLCPA!" Food & Water Watch's Alex Beauchamp tweeted about recent protests against changing the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

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