New York City faces unique environmental challenges, leading to a robust framework of laws aimed at protecting its environment. From the New York City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) to the Local Law 97 aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions from buildings, the city’s legal approach to sustainability is multifaceted. This article discusses key pieces of environmental legislation, how they’re enforced, and the legal battles that have shaped NYC’s environmental policy.
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