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In a historic move, New York state lawmakers have passed a landmark nuclear law that will see the gradual phase-out of all nuclear power plants in the state by 2035. The legislation, which was passed by a wide margin in both the state Assembly and Senate, marks a significant shift in New York's energy policy and sets the stage for the state to transition to renewable energy sources.Under the new law, the state's four remaining nuclear power plants - Indian Point Energy Center, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station, Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, and FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant - will be gradually decommissioned over the next decade. The closure of these plants is expected to have a major impact on the state's energy supply, as nuclear power currently accounts for approximately 30% of New York's electricity generation.Proponents of the law argue that the phase-out of nuclear power is necessary to reduce the state's carbon emissions and combat climate change. They point to the risks associated with nuclear power, including the potential for accidents and the long-term storage of radioactive waste, as reasons to move towards cleaner energy sources.However, critics of the law have raised concerns about the impact on the state's economy and energy supply. They argue that the closure of the nuclear power plants will lead to job losses in the communities surrounding the plants and could result in higher electricity prices for consumers.Despite these concerns, Governor Andrew Cuomo has signaled his support for the new law, stating that it is a necessary step towards achieving New York's goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Cuomo has also announced plans to invest in renewable energy projects to help fill the gap left by the closure of the nuclear plants.The passage of the nuclear law has been hailed as a major victory for environmental advocates in New York, who have long called for the phase-out of nuclear power in favor of cleaner, renewable energy sources. With the state now committed to transitioning away from nuclear power, New York is poised to become a leader in the fight against climate change.