Statement from NYSDEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton on U.S. EPA's Proposed Revocation of the Endangerment Finding for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Trump administration is moving our country backwards, eroding a decade of progress on clean air and ignoring science, threatening public health, and putting New Yorkers at risk. These policy shifts, which disregard established scientific consensus, are projected to increase harmful air pollutants and tailpipe emissions. The consequences could be significant, leading to serious public health implications, including heightened risks for asthma, cardiovascular disease, and other respiratory ailments. Such actions undermine the critical work being done to safeguard the health, environment, and well-being of all citizens.

In contrast to the federal government taking us backwards, under the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State is investing billions of dollars transitioning to clean transportation. This investment is not just about addressing climate change; it is a direct public health strategy to improve air quality and the overall quality of life. Now is the time to push forward, not retreat, on environmental action.