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New York climate law retreat will require sweeping regulatory overhaul, likely litigation -legal experts

Published 04:07 on July 7, 2026 / Last updated at 04:07 on July 7, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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New York's decision to weaken its landmark climate law through 2026 budget amendments will trigger years of regulatory revisions, planning changes, and likely legal challenges, while making it significantly easier for the state to meet its statutory emissions targets, according to legal experts.
New York's decision to weaken its landmark climate law through 2026 budget amendments will trigger years of regulatory revisions, planning changes, and likely legal challenges, while making it significantly easier for the state to meet its statutory emissions targets, according to legal experts.


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