New York's Natural Gas Ban Sets Precedent for Other States and Industries

New York has become the first state to pass a ban on gas in new buildings through legislation, with more than 100 municipalities throughout the country having already taken action. The natural gas industry needs blue states much more than it needs red ones, and losing more blue states would be disastrous for the industry. Climate activists and environmental campaigners have two main motivations for targeting gas in buildings: air pollution and climate pollution. Buildings are the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions for both New York City and the state, overtaking transportation.