Gov. Kathy Hochul struck down a decades-old provision that raised gas bills for millions of New Yorkers. The move could help curb the use of fossil fuels. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Nuclear Energy”
Why New York Has Backed Off on Addressing Climate Change
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2025
With affordability and energy costs looming large as political issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul is less focused on going green. Source: New York Times
Donald K. Ross, Leading Public Interest Lawyer, Dies at 78
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2022
A Ralph Nader acolyte, he galvanized students in the 1970s and promoted social change through legislation, legal action and political pressure. Source: New York Times
Connie Hogarth, Relentless Social Activist, Dies at 95
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2022
As leader of a group in Westchester County, N.Y., she was arrested more than 20 times for local and national protests, including ones against nuclear power plants. Source: New York Times
Indian Point Nuclear Plant in New York Is Shutting Down
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
When the Indian Point nuclear power plant shuts, its lost output will be filled primarily by generators that burn fuels that contribute to climate change. Source: New York Times