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The Partial Observer by Keith Schue

New York State Energy Plan Needs More Balanced Approach

As dignitaries from around the world arrive in Manhattan for United Nations climate talks this month, they might wonder what New York is doing for the planet. Will they ponder state energy policy while renting an electric vehicle at the airport, watching CNN in an air-conditioned hotel, or enjoying ice cream on a late summer day in the city? Of course, they could ask one of the many climate activists who will be marching in the streets about it. But “big green” groups influencing New York energy policy have done a remarkable job of keeping their members in the dark, so that is unlikely to provide much insight.

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