New York City is joining a coalition of states and local governments opposing a federal effort to unravel landmark climate protections, just as Climate Week kicks off. New York Attorney General Letitia James is co-leading the coalition, alongside attorneys general from California, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The EPA’s proposal, which the Trump administration previously argued would help lower energy costs and revitalize the auto industry, could disrupt New York’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions and phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The action comes amid Climate Week NYC, which runs from Sept. 21 to 28, and follows years of city investment in climate budgeting and resilience. A spokesperson for the EPA said the agency was accepting public comments on the proposal through Sept. 22 and looks forward to reviewing a range of perspectives.