The document discusses New York City's current energy options and their environmental impacts. It argues that relying heavily on fossil fuels like oil and coal in their current forms is unsustainable and damages the environment. However, it asserts that with emerging clean coal technologies which eliminate emissions, coal could be a viable long-term energy source for New York. Adopting clean coal along with other green policies, it claims, could reduce New York's ecological footprint while ensuring stable energy prices and a healthier environment.