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Court orders New York to issue overdue climate rules
A court ruled the state must issue overdue climate regulations; the administration appealed while finalizing limited rules.
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Source: NY Focus · Oct 30, 2025 · Credibility Tier 2 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/court-orders-new-york-to-issue-overdue-climate-rules
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