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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Federal court strikes down New York's climate 'superfund' law, arguing it's preempted by federal law

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, signed the bill in 2024. It would have required oil companies to pay a total of $3 billion a year for the next 25 years.

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Sourcehttps://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/federal-court-strikes-down-new-yorks-climate-superfund-law-arguing-its
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Illinois proposal makes businesses financially liable for climate change

Senate Bill 2981 would create the Illinois Climate Change Superfund, financed by payments from entities the state deems responsible for climate change.

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Sourcehttps://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/illinois-proposal-makes-businesses-financially-liable-climate-change
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NYTIMES (Karen Zraick) - Climate ‘Superfund’ Bills Spread Nationwide, Despite Legal Battles

The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles.

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Sourcehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/climate/climate-superfund-laws-bills.html
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