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Plan's centerpiece is $810-billion highway-transit reauthorization, not fully funded.

Energy consumption is by far the biggest source of human-caused global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 73% of the total GHGs, according to the World Resources Institute.

A $125-million segment of the eventual $500-million urban project requires full-scale dredging and capping of one site area and restoration of another.

Cuomo sets ambitious transport, climate change agenda amid agency upheavals

Founding director of Carbon Leadership Campaign has rallied thousands to crusade against harmful effects of building production on the environment.

Construction groups praise the rule but environmental organizations strongly oppose it, with lawsuits expected.