The draft plan, which requires approval by the Legislature, includes 62 specific recommendations for the county to consider.
Climate change
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RG&E, NYSEG request ‘the largest rate increase in recent history’
Gov. Kathy Hochul blasted the plan shortly after the utilities publicly announced it.
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New York’s Climate Action Council co-chairs optimistic about emission reduction goals
With limited progress made at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the New York State Climate Action Council is moving forward with its own goals.
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DiNapoli sets net-zero carbon target for New York retirement fund
The announcement is a victory for environmental advocates, who have called on the state to divest from fossil fuel companies for years.
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RTS introduces electric buses to its fleet
The transit agency has 10 electric buses now, but plans to electrify its entire fleet by 2035.
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Bello’s request to join state climate program referred to committee
President Joe Carbone sent the legislation to the county’s Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee for review.
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Bello wants Monroe County to join state climate action program
By signing on to the Climate Smart Communities program, the county could get state assistance with developing its climate action plan.
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Youth climate activists call on NY to sell its fossil fuel stocks
The state’s retirement funds have several billions of dollars invested in coal, oil, and gas companies.
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County lawmakers take step toward a climate plan
Bipartisan legislation submitted to the Monroe County Legislature would establish a county Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee.
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Cuomo’s budget proposal would fund climate, conservation initiatives
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposal includes a conservation bond act, $9 billion for offshore wind development, and a requirement for transit agencies to electrify their bus fleets.
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Feedback 1/22/20: High-speed rail, climate change, ‘Parcel 5 Park’
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Students plan climate strike
Rochester-area students intend to join their peers across the world by demonstrating on December 6.
