New York To Hit Fossil Fuel Companies With $75 Billion Fine
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on New York State’s new $75 billion fine targeting fossil fuel companies for environmental damage. Spread over 25 years, the funds aim to repair infrastructure and mitigate damage to agriculture and homes. The law is likely to face legal challenges, potentially escalating to the Supreme Court. If upheld, it could open the door for similar fines in other states, drawing parallels to the 1990s tobacco lawsuits.
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