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The quotes from policy implementers suggest this is about climate change. > The bill to ban the use of gas in new buildings will (help) us to transition to a g
by petermcneeley 5y ago
The quotes from policy implementers suggest this is about climate change.
> The bill to ban the use of gas in new buildings will (help) us to transition to a greener future and (reach) carbon neutrality by the year 2050," said City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, noting "We are in a climate crisis and must take all necessary steps to fight climate change and protect our city.
Also health issues are almost certainly more likely with existing/older infrastructure and not newer buildings.
- micromacrofoot 5y agocities like nyc leak so much natural gas that you’re probably inhaling a little bit regularly as you walk through the city… there are hundreds and hundreds of detectable leaks cooking with natural gas also exposes you to it, especially if you’re not using an exhaust hood it won’t be as dramatic as lead because it’s not as obviously harmful, bit it could be one of those “wow i’m glad we stopped doing that” thing in 40 years
- jabl 5y agoWhile I applaud this move, too bad they shut down Indian Point NPP, replacing the capacity with gas.