ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York’s new state budget includes $500 million for environmental programs including water system upgrades and rebates for electric vehicle purchases.
The budget for the fiscal year that started Friday includes $200 million in additional money for clean water infrastructure improvements and $300 million for the Environmental Protection Fund, a $123 million increase.
The Environmental Protection Fund increase includes money for lead testing in school drinking water, safe disposal of pharmaceuticals, and combatting invasive species.
To decrease greenhouse gas emissions, the Environmental Protection Fund will provide rebates up to $2,000 to people who buy certain clean vehicles.
The fund also supports land acquisition, farmland protection, state land stewardship, waterfront revitalization and environmental justice projects.
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