Blizzard wake-up call for state's climate plan rethinks energy reliance
The piece argues the historic Buffalo blizzard exposes gaps in New York climate aims relying on battery storage and phaseouts of fuels. It notes NOCO and others must keep investing in sustainable tech while acknowledging cold weather can stress current systems. The editorial mourns lives lost and hints at ongoing coverage.
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NY climate action plan criticized as unaffordable and risky
A NY State climate action plan to electrify heating, appliances, and cars faces opposition as potentially unaffordable and impractical. Critics cite grid capacity, high upgrade costs for 1–2 million homes, and bill impacts while urging a more measured approach and thorough cost analysis. Senator Gallivan invites signatures opposing the plan while noting the governor's 2024 budget includes related initiatives.
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Nysenate
Hochul
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Western New York Black History Moments Highlighted
Celebrating Black History Month recalls key Western New York events and figures. Harriet Tubman and Mary Burnett Talbert shaped civil rights, with sites like Michigan Street Baptist Church and Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center underscoring the region’s legacy.
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