New York’s 2019 climate law was designed to cut emissions, protect public health, and address environmental injustices that have affected communities for decades.

Now, proposals to roll back parts of that law threaten to weaken those protections — just as the impacts of climate change and pollution continue to grow.

While some business leaders cite rising costs, scaling back climate action risks long-term consequences for public health, environmental safety, and future generations.

New York has committed to leading on climate. Rolling back key parts of the law now would undermine that progress.

We are calling on the New York State Legislature to reject efforts to weaken the climate law and stay committed to strong, forward-looking environmental protections.