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New York Prepares to Rollback Ambitious Climate Laws

Governor Kathy Hochul cited soaring energy prices as a reason.
The Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center along the Manhattan skyline in New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. New York City is staring down a $10 billion budget gap next fiscal year, reflecting slowing tax collections and uncertainty over federal funding streams.Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

All over the world, the energy crisis is making it harder for governments to stick with their climate pledges. That same tension is playing out in New York, where Governor Kathy Hochul is watering down the state’s ambitious green plans.

Today’s newsletter looks at the proposed deal and how that would impact New York’s efforts to cut planet-warming emissions. Plus, a look at the Trump administration’s plan to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency.