The following statement was submitted by the NY Renews coalition.
“Less
than one week after his swearing-in, President Trump has begun to follow
through on his threats to our climate, public health, and environment.
New York cannot let this stand.
During
the historic women’s march – in which climate action and justice were a
significant platform – Governor Cuomo published an
OPED which states, “It
is time for states to use the legal powers they have to protect the rights of all their constituents…” We agree. He should turn his climate
change aspirations into action with enactment of the Climate and Community Protection Act.
Anyone who thought we could take a wait-and-see approach on the Trump Administration’s climate agenda just got a rude awakening:
Today, he stated his desire to redo Obama-era decisions to halt two massive
fossil fuel projects that are disastrous
for our climate, and speaking to the auto industry, set
his sights on rolling back life-saving public health protections carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Yesterday, he imposed a freeze on EPA grants and contracts,
disrupting critical efforts such as clean air and water testing
and cutting funds that state agencies rely on, among other measures. During his inauguration, all references to climate change
were wiped
from the White House website and replaced with his dirty fuel agenda.
It will
only get worse for New Yorkers. Since Governor Cuomo says his
administration is about action, not talk, it’s now time to walk the talk
on climate and lead the nation with passage of
the Climate and Community Protection Act!”
Source: Environmental Advocates of New York
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