NYC climate law rule proposal would give building owners leeway in emissions compliance — environmental groups angered

Building owners who make “good faith” effort to comply with New York City’s climate law would get some slack under proposed rules that environmentalists say will “gut” a city push to fight global warming. Local Law 97 requires about 50,000 large buildings to cut their carbon emissions or face stiff fines. The first round of emission limits under the law takes effect in 2024, and stricter rules …