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TESTIMONY OF EARTHJUSTICE BEFORE THE JOINT HEARING OF THE SENATE FINANCE AND ASSEMBLY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY BUDGET PROPOSALS
Earthjustice urges New York State to increase funding for water infrastructure and environmental protection while accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to electricity. The testimony specifically advocates for the NY HEAT Act to downsize the gas system, the RAPID Act to speed up electric transmission, and the Green Transit, Green Jobs bill to electrify bus fleets. It also calls for urgent action on childhood lead poisoning and the reduction of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, while opposing 'false solutions' like hydrogen and renewable natural gas.
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Key U.S. Initiatives for Addressing Biological Threats
The briefing assesses the role of the Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) in addressing global biological threats, highlighting its history of securing Soviet-era biological weapons and its role in COVID-19 detection in Thailand. It argues that BTRP is a strategic asset for countering the influence of Russia and China, improving pathogen early warning systems, and reducing risks at high-containment laboratories. The authors recommend increasing BTRP's annual budget to $400 million and expanding its operational authorities to allow for global activity.
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