Daily Archive: October 2, 2025

Climate Week NYC Recap, Part 2.1: The Empire (State) Strikes Back

Building upon my initial experiences at Climate Week NYC, I shifted from thinking globally to focus on how actions are being taken on the state and city level. While the foolish actions of Trump seem intent on taking the wrong side of history, states are showing leadership. New York is stepping up.This was on full display at the US Climate Alliance roundtable, where Governor Kathy Hochul made a major announcement: Not only was New York supporting the fight against climate change, but also making tangible investments.