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New York State Focus: As Hochul Weighs Deforestation Bill, Sysco Steps in to Lobby
While Hochul considers a bill to pressure state contractors to stop deforestation, the massive food supplier is voicing concerns to her administration. Learn More >>
NY State of Politics: Debate intensifies over signing of deforestation bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul has concerns about signing a bill aiming to cut down on New York's impact on global deforestation, with executive staff telling lawmakers she's perplexed about potential impacts on small businesses across the state. Learn More >>
New York Can Tackle Deforestation and Jumpstart A Historic Path To Climate Justice
An act awaiting Gov. Hochul’s signature would require any company that supplies state agencies with “forest-risk commodities” to know and show that its entire supply chain is not linked to tropical deforestation. Learn More (External Link) >>
New York Daily News: N.Y. can protect tropical forests
Mongabay: How New York Could Help Save Forests Around the World
One of the state’s most powerful new climate tools could have ripple effects that go far beyond its borders. Learn More (External Link) >>
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MORE THAN 100 GROUPS URGE GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO SIGN THE NEW YORK TREES ACT
“This bill is a win-win for New York, for New York-based businesses, for the global climate and for human rights.”
City Limits: Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?
A bill that aims to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation failed to become law last year. Will the governor veto it again?
154 Signatories from 28 Countries Call On Gov. Hochul to Protect Their Homes and Land By Signing the TREES Act
Ahead of World Rainforest Day (Saturday, June 22), 154 civil society and Indigenous Peoples organizations and individuals from across 28 impacted countries and territories in tropical forest regions are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign New York’s historic Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act, or the TREES Act.
POLITICO: Hochul’s Turn On Trees
The state Senate passed a bill today that would require businesses selling goods to the Empire State to prove that they don’t illegally contribute to tropical deforestation, teeing the legislation up for a possible second veto from Hochul.
Syracuse.com: On Arbor Day, NY needs more from Gov. Kathy Hochul than a green promise (Your Letters)
For Arbor Day, Environmental Advocates of New York Exec Director Vanessa Fajans-Turner calls on Governor Hochul to sign the TREES Act.
New York’s procurement system need not add to forest destruction
Deforestation-free purchasing bill aligns with New York's climate goals and our commitment to human rights.
Times Union: New York’s procurement system need not add to forest destruction
Deforestation-free purchasing bill aligns with New York's climate goals and our commitment to human rights.