He said a memorandum of understanding that commits New York to working to help keep the Earth’s average temperature from rising more than two degrees.
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The state will put $7 million toward Cornell University’s food-research facility in Ontario County as part of an effort to boost the wine and beer industries, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. He noted that Cuomo’s leadership on the state level is crucial in proving that emissions levels can be reduced, as world leaders gather for the United Nations November climate negotiations in Paris.
Cuomo said past year that the industry has seen unprecedented growth, and he plans on continuing the growth to make New York a leading hub of craft beverage production.
“New York is walking a high wire, and everyone is watching”, Gore said. To achieve these reductions, New York has launched one of the most comprehensive and transformative clean energy agendas in the nation through Reforming the Energy Vision.
Ken Pokalsky, vice president at the Business Council, said he doesn’t consider it a foregone conclusion that the Legislature would support a $15 minimum wage for all workers. New York State will also engage other states and provinces to build a broader carbon market and further drive an worldwide discussion that encourages government action on carbon emissions.
According to Empire State Development, New York ranks third in the country for wine production. “No state has anything close to $15 now”.
Building on this progress, the Governor announced a commitment to bring solar to 150,000 more homes and businesses by 2020.
Cuomo’s remarks centered on pioneering actions that the state is taking to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Governor challenged private colleges and universities to join SUNY in their commitment. “And there’s an opportunity for this state to certify and regulate organic so when a consumer knows this product is what it says it is”, said Cuomo.
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The new law will require 30% of electricity coming from renewable energy by the end of 2015.
