The State of New York - The State of New York - 19.4 million
(2010) - US$1,1 trillion (2010) - United States With 19 million
residents, nearly half of whom live in New York City, this is
the USA’s third most populous state and one of its most
culturally diverse. It also has some of the most ambitious
climate targets in the country. In 2009, building on earlier
legislation, the State passed into a law a commitment to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050. New
York Climate Action Council was created to achieve this, taking
into account five main policy areas: Buildings and Industry;
Transportation and Land Use; Power Supply and Delivery;
Agriculture, Forestry and Waste; and Adaptation. The Council is
made up of representatives of the Executive Chamber and heads of
State agencies. The Climate Action Plan is currently being
formulated by the Council, with the help of technical and policy
experts grouped according to the five areas listed above. The
interim report released in late 2010 ou