Federal prosecutors have made a significant move in their ongoing battle against New York's climate law, claiming that the state's decision to withdraw from a major treaty bolsters their case. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has long argued that the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) is unconstitutional, and now they are citing the state's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement as evidence that New York is not taking a serious enough approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at mitigating climate change, has been a cornerstone of the state's climate policy, and its withdrawal could have far-reaching implications for the CLCPA. As the DOJ continues to challenge the law in court, the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is likely to be a key point of contention.
DOJ: Treaty withdrawal bolsters case against NY climate law E&E News by POLITICO
