From the December 22, 2025 edition of The Bottom Line.
Tag: Kathy Hochul
Hochul must reveal the “ruinous cost” of the Climate Act
If the Climate Act requires severs economic damage to New Yorkers over the next few years, that incredible fact should be a major election issue. That it is being kept…
New York’s climate law will ration fossil fuels and tax the rations
Clearly capping fuel use is infeasible. Energy is fundamental to our way of life.
New York’s climate law hits the wall
Hell done froze. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a leading contender for Greenest Governor in America, wants to redo their infamous Climate Act because New Yorkers cannot afford it. This…
Some New York Dems Starting To Realize Climate Targets Are Too Extreme
Some New York Democrats are sounding the alarm over the state’s climate goals, arguing that New York should delay implementing some of its stringent green energy mandates.
Crack in the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act Façade
She already threw previous Governor Cuomo under the bus when she suggested that “we cannot reach those objectives” that were put in place before she became governor. The strategy where…
Good Laugh For Today: New York State Says It Will Build A New Nuclear Power Plant
Does something here seem like it doesn’t quite fit? Yes, it was just four years ago, in April 2021, that New York completed the forced closure of the two perfectly…
Natural Gas Projects Reboot After Officials Wake Up to Stark Realities
The New York pipeline saga is a microcosm of the challenges facing the country, thanks to the misguided priorities of the climate cult. Local government officials from coast to coast…
Nonprofit Funded by Chinese Gov’t-Linked Entities Backs Blue State’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Law
A nonprofit organization bankrolled by numerous Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked entities advocated for a New York law that authorizes the state to charge energy companies billions for their roles in…
Killing Constitution: Pipeline Politics Upstream of Inflation
President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reignited discussion about the Constitution Pipeline. A longtime proponent of the project, Trump sees it as part of…
Trump Admin Moves to Kill New York City’s Climate Toll Scheme
The Trump administration moved Wednesday to terminate New York City’s new climate toll system, commonly known as congestion pricing.
New York’s anti-fossil fuel shakedown could spread to other states
A decision from the Supreme Court on whether to hear the case is expected in early 2025. In the meantime, blue states – anticipating that the incoming Trump administration will…
New York’s New $75 Billion Climate Law – Legal, Economic, and Scientific Questions
Rather than adopting policies driven by climate alarmism, governments should adopt a position of restraint. Policies based on uncertain science and contested models may well cause more harm than good.…
Somebody Please Tell Kathy Hochul That The Climate Jig Is Up
Maybe some day those “underreprestented communities” that Governor Hochul talks about will figure out that what’s holding them back is reliance on government planning and handouts as the route to…
New Data Points In New York’s Unfolding Energy Implosion
…the scope of offshore wind projects moving forward with accepted bids has decreased by about two-thirds, while the price has just jumped by over 30%.
New York Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
The State’s obsession with being a climate leader is pointless. Worse there is no recognition that the pursuit of zero emissions has unintended consequences and will likely cause more harm…