New York State Executive Order 24: Establishing a Goal to Reduce GHG Emissions 80% by 2050 and Preparing a Climate Action Plan
In August 2009, Governor Patterson signed Executive Order 24 to address climate change in the State of New York. EO 24 established a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state, as well as requiring a Climate Action Plan to address both mitigation and adaptation for key economic sectors.
The Order created the Climate Action Council to oversee development of the plan. The Order specifically calls for the Council to "identify and assess short-term and long-term actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change across all economic sectors, including industry, transportation, agriculture, building construction and energy production;" and to "identify the anticipated life-cycle implications, consequences, benefits and costs of implementing each action, including implications, consequences, benefits and costs to the State, local governments, business and residents from implementation of each option and action."
Publication Date: August 6, 2009
Related Organizations:
- State of New York Executive Chamber
Sectors:
- Agriculture and food
- Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Energy
- Land use and built environment
- Public health
- Transportation
- Water resources
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Resource Types:
- Executive order
States Affected:
