superfund, Climate Change

Climate superfund law faces hurdles after Hochul’s approval
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, requiring fossil fuel companies to contribute $3 billion annually for 25 years to cover climate-related damages. While praised by advocates for shifting costs from taxpayers to polluters, the law still awaits chapter amendments and is expected to face legal challenges.
New York’s ‘Climate Superfund’ law expected to face legal challenges
The new legislation requires oil and gas companies to pay for some of the damages caused by climate change. But legal experts say it's expected to face legal challenges.
Lawsuit Challenges Vermont Climate Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute sued the state of Vermont in federal court last week over its Climate Superfund Act. The plaintiffs argue that the law violates both the U.
New York’s Climate Change Law Will Come With Consequences
The Climate Change Superfund Act will collect billions from companies that have extracted fossil fuels in recent years.
New York’s “Climate Superfund” Bill becomes Law, Part of a Trend
In a “paradigm shift in environmental liability,” some states are seeking to legislate financial responsibility on large coal and oil & gas
Vermont Is First State Sued Over 'Climate Superfund' Law (1)
A Vermont law empowering the state to charge polluters for climate change damage is unconstitutional and preempted by the Clean Air Act, the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute allege in a federal lawsuit.
Vermont sued over climate change damages law
The lawsuit asks a state court to prevent Vermont from enforcing the law, which was passed last year.
Fossil fuel industry allies sue Vermont over landmark climate law
Business groups say the law seeking payment from oil and gas companies is unconstitutional and would dictate energy policy for the rest of the country.
EPA rejects petition to investigate Tijuana River Valley for a superfund designation
Federal agency said samples of contaminants from previous years did not exceed its thresholds for public health concerns ...
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EPA to discuss San Jacinto river waste pits Superfund site during community meeting Tuesday
In a letter last year, the agency threatened to take over the clean up of two waste pits in the San Jacinto River if ...
New York's Climate 'Superfund' Is Costly, Arbitrary, and Unconstitutional
Increasing energy costs in New York will not significantly address climate change.
Hochul signs $75B climate superfund bill targeting oil companies
Oil and gas companies could be on the hook for billions of dollars to compensate for environmental pollution after Gov. Kathy ...
N.Y.'s new superfund law to charge billions of dollars in fines for fossil fuel polluters
A new climate change superfund law in New York state will impose an estimated $75 billion in fees for companies that are the ...