New York Can’t Meet Its Ambitious Climate Targets. Maybe the Plan Was Doomed From the Start

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By By Lauren DalbanAug 5, 2025, 4:55 am83 pts
As progress stalls, disadvantaged communities continue to struggle with high utility bills. By Lauren Dalban It’s hot and humid in New York City. After a long, cold winter, the heat came suddenly—days after the official start of summer. Central Park hit its highest temperature—99 degrees—since 2012 and…

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