"Given the scope of climate disasters, the stakes of a second Trump presidency and independent economic assessments projecting little to no impact on the state’s economy, Weltman felt his governor’s mind should already be made up on the legislation. “Hochul has only one choice: side with #NewYork taxpayers or the fossil fuel industry,” he said.
“I can’t fathom why she wouldn’t side with us.” "
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24112024/new-york-climate-change-superfund-act/
#ClimateChangeSuperfundAct
"Since January, #NewYork has been hit by eight climate and weather disasters that each caused more than $1 billion in damages across the country.
The uptick in expensive disasters comes as environmental advocates wait to see if Governor Kathy Hochul will sign the #ClimateChangeSuperfundAct.
The legislation would require large oil and gas companies to pay for infrastructure upgrades to help the state better withstand severe weather, raising $3 billion annually."
New York is still waiting for Gov. Hochul to sign this law.
"According to a poll from Data for Progress, a whopping 89% of New Yorkers support fossil fuel companies covering at least some of the cost for climate damages. Another poll found that 70% of #NewYork voters support the #ClimateChangeSuperfundAct, including majorities across party lines."
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