Amelia Murray-Cooper

Labor Groups Advocate for a Just Transition in New York

New York is often acclaimed as one of the most environmentally progressive states in the nation, yet when the state enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in 2019, it left out provisions advocated for by a key...

New York’s Climate Law Reveals Potential Challenges for Biden’s Plan

President-Elect Joe Biden announced in July a $2 trillion plan aimed at tackling climate change and promoting environmental justice. The proposal is part of his economic agenda, which he calls his plan to “Build Back Better." This was the most ambitious...