New York's Free Air Conditioner Program Exhausts Funds Before Summer Heat Arrives
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Amudalat Ajasa
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New York state's free air conditioner program for vulnerable residents ran out of funding before summer began, even as extreme heat becomes an increasingly deadly threat. The article highlights the gap between New York's ambitious 2019 climate law and the lack of adequate cooling assistance, raising questions about who is responsible for protecting residents from heat-related dangers.
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New York state is standing at a crossroads for climate action.
After passing one of the nation's most ambitious climate laws in 2019, the state is lagging far behind on its t
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