Another Federal Judge Blocks New York's Climate 'Superfund' Law

Op-ed | The fatal flaw in New York’s climate Superfund law

In 2024, the New York state Legislature decided the state needed some money — $75 billion, to be exact — for “comprehensive adaptation to the effects of climate change in New York state.” The Legislature thought it had found a good way to get the money — by taking it pro rata from every “entity” that, between 2000 and 2024, was in the business of “extracting fossil fuel or refining crude oil” and was responsible for more than a billion tons of g…

Another federal judge blocks New York's climate 'superfund' law

(The Center Square) — A second federal judge has put the kibosh on New York's climate superfund law, ruling that the plan to charge fossil fuel companies for their alleged role in global warming is unconstitutional.

Federal Judge Deals Another Blow to New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law

Federal court blocks New York's $75B Climate Superfund law, citing federal preemption and foreign policy concerns.

New York's climate law that tried to punish oil companies is ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that New York's attempt to make fossil fuel companies pay up $75 billion to combat climate change was unconstitutional, delivering a victory to the Trump administration.