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Climate Superfund Act Suffers Another Major Legal Setback
Original: Climate Superfund Act Dealt Another Major Legal Blow
The Climate Superfund Act, which would require fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damage adaptation costs, has suffered another significant legal defeat. The law, enacted in states such as Vermont and New York, has faced mounting constitutional challenges from business groups and industry associations arguing it unfairly imposes retroactive liability. The latest ruling is another blow to proponents of making polluters fund climate resilience projects.
Why now: Courts are actively striking down or weakening state climate superfund laws, making each ruling significant for future climate liability policy.
Climate Superfund ActNew Jersey Business & Industry AssociationVermontNew York
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- Climate Superfund Act Dealt Another Major Legal Blow · New Jersey Business & Industry Association
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