New York declares a climate emergency and bans new fossil fuel infrastructure projects.
New York declares a climate emergency and places a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure projects. The ban does not apply to the repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure. The ban also does not apply to uses and facilities necessary to address a bona fide imminent threat to public health, safety, and welfare, or for public safety, including police, fire, and rescue agencies. The ban applies to the distribution, processing, storage, or extraction of fossil fuels.
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