New statewide carbon emissions standards under review
By RICHARD MOODY
Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this month unveiled his proposal for revised regulations meant to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from energy plants across the state.
Earlier this year Cuomo announced his plans to lower the state carbon emissions cap on power plants as part of his plan to fight climate change. They were announced on July 11 and submitted to the DEC for review and public comment.
"The consequences of ignoring our changing climate are undeniable. From Hurricane Irene to Superstorm Sandy, these experiences have provided vivid reminders of the dangers of our changing climate and the need for immediate action," Cuomo said. "With the goal of lowering the emissions cap, New York is taking a decisive step to reduce pollution and better protect the environment."
The cap is part of the nine-state Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative coalition's plans, a coalition that New York is a part of along with Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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