Senator Serrano Participates In Important Democratic Policy Group Climate Change Discussion

The Senate Democratic Conference recently held an important round table to create a plan of action to address climate change in New York State. Included in the plan, created by the Democratic Policy Group, in which Senator Serrano is a member, are proposals to achieve a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2050 as well as a commitment to block any future sweeps or raids of environmental protection funds to ensure these resources are used to combat climate change and grow the green economy. These initiatives are part of the Senate Democrats' ongoing commitment to fight climate change.

"The need to act decisively against climate change has never been greater and New York should lead the way on this issue. In the past few years alone, New Yorkers have lived through Hurricanes Irene, Lee and Sandy and these storms are very likely the new normal. The devastating impacts these storms had on our state should recommit us all to combat human-induced climate change."