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NY Pushes Emissions Target to 2040, Trump Sues California

6/21/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York will shift its 40 percent emissions-reduction target from 2030 to 2040.
Hochul said the delay is driven by high energy costs and will not immediately lower consumer bills.
Andres Clarens said rising costs and reduced federal subsidies are prompting officials to retreat from climate policies.
Trump administration has sued California over its electric-vehicle mandates, calling the actions oppressive and unlawful.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York will shift its 40 percent emissions-reduction target from 2030 to 2040.
Hochul said the delay is driven by high energy costs and will not immediately lower consumer bills.
Andres Clarens said rising costs and reduced federal subsidies are prompting officials to retreat from climate policies.
Trump administration has sued California over its electric-vehicle mandates, calling the actions oppressive and unlawful.