In response to catastrophic flooding linked to climate change, Vermont enacted the Climate Change Superfund Act, identifying oil and gas companies as responsible for economic damages from extreme weather. Following Vermont's lead, New York implemented similar legislation, prompting reactions from Republican-led states attempting to challenge these laws. Grounded in attribution science, these policies aim to hold polluters accountable for their contributions to climate change, representing a potential shift in climate policy. As the movement grows, the oil industry faces increasing pressure and opposition against such regulations, highlighting the contentious nature of climate accountability efforts.
A year after devastating floods, Vermont passed the Climate Change Superfund Act, making oil and gas companies financially accountable for climate-related damage.
Attribution science increasingly supports legislation that targets oil companies for climate damages by linking emissions to the economic impacts of extreme weather.
The rising popularity of climate superfund laws alarms the oil industry as they represent a significant shift in holding polluters accountable for environmental harm.
Opposition to state climate superfund laws has emerged, with lawsuits from Republican-led states claiming that only federal authorities can regulate emissions.
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