New York's new law will effectively ban natural gas stoves in most new homes and buildings by as early as 2026.
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New York's new law will effectively ban natural gas stoves in most new homes and buildings by as early as 2026.
Mandatory Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images

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New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings

New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings -- a major win for climate advocates, but a move that could spark pushback from fossil fuel interests.