Fossil Fuel Companies Sue Vermont Over Climate Superfund Law

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Vermont's new law imposes a fee on fossil fuel companies to fund infrastructure projects aimed at addressing climate change. The American Petroleum Institute and U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law, arguing it is unconstitutional and violates the Clean Air Act. They claim the law exceeds Vermont's authority and unfairly targets companies based in other states.

companies a fee that would funnel into a state fund for infrastructure projects aimed at combating, repairing, or adapting to the effects of climate change.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont, includes the claim that the state’s law is unconstitutional and in violation of federal law. The plaintiffs wrote that the state is not home to any of the energy producers it seeks to fine, saying this could lead to increased energy costs in other states while Vermont could “reap” financial benefits.

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