NYT > Climate and Environment Hochul Tries to Meet New Yorkβs Climate Goals Without Provoking Trump By: Grace Ashford 2 December 2024 at 12:00 SummarizeKey MomentsGov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressure from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward. Β© Erika P. Rodriguez for The New York TimesGov. Kathy Hochul has been known to weaken or even veto environmental initiatives if they were thought to lead to an increase in consumer costs.
NYT > Climate and Environment New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought By: Yan Zhuang 21 November 2024 at 21:44 SummarizeKey MomentsAbout two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it wonβt be enough to fully replenish the cityβs reservoirs. Β© Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesOfficials have said the rain will not be enough to fully replenish the cityβs reservoirs, which are at about 60 percent of their total capacity.