New York Can’t Meet Its Ambitious Climate Targets. Maybe the Plan Was Doomed From the Start

Inside Climate News · By Lauren Dalban · last updated August 5, 2025 – 1:04 AM

As progress stalls, disadvantaged communities continue to struggle with high utility bills.

By Lauren Dalban

It’s hot and humid in New York City. After a long, cold winter, the heat came suddenly—days after the official start of summer. Central Park hit its highest temperature—99 degrees—since 2012 and Con Edison, the area’s main electricity provider, issued blackout warnings.

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