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Hochul's Emissions Goals Delay Sparks Environmental Backlash

4/15/2026

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Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, proposes delaying the state's greenhouse gas emissions goals due to rising energy costs.
Environmentalists say the delay undermines climate efforts in New York.
Critics dispute Hochul's cap-and-invest cost estimates, arguing the policy could hinder fossil fuel reductions.
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican challenger, opposes the delay.

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Story summary

Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, proposes delaying the state's greenhouse gas emissions goals due to rising energy costs.
Environmentalists say the delay undermines climate efforts in New York.
Critics dispute Hochul's cap-and-invest cost estimates, arguing the policy could hinder fossil fuel reductions.
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican challenger, opposes the delay.