Judge blocks New York's $75bn climate law targeting fossil fuels

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122 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What was the New York law that the judge blocked?

The law, enacted in 2024, sought to compel fossil fuel companies to contribute $75 billion over 25 years into a fund intended to pay for damage caused by climate change. It was known as the Climate Change Superfund Act.

Why did the judge block the New York law?

Chief U.S. District Judge Brenda Sannes ruled that the state law was preempted by federal law, specifically citing the Clean Air Act. She found that the state measure conflicted with the need for national uniformity in energy and environmental policy.

Who challenged the New York climate law?

The law was challenged by 22 Republican state attorneys general and industry groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey was a leading figure in the opposition.