Vermont sued over law asking firms to pay for climate change damage
The US Chamber of Commerce and the API have filed a federal lawsuit against Vermont over its law that holds fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages
Lawsuit Challenges Vermont Climate Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute sued the state of Vermont in federal court last week over its Climate Superfund Act. The plaintiffs argue that the law violates both the U.
Vermont sued over climate change damages law
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US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an oil industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused by climate change.
Fossil fuel industry allies sue Vermont over landmark climate law
Business groups say the law seeking payment from oil and gas companies is unconstitutional and would dictate energy policy for the rest of the country.
Faced with lawsuits, can Vermont sustain its leadership fighting climate change?
A lawsuit filed this week against the state of Vermont marks the first of an expected wave of litigation against states trying to hold the oil industry accountable for their role in climate change. As Calvin Cutler reports it comes as the state is also being challenged in court for not doing enough to fight climate change.
Vermont Is First State Sued Over 'Climate Superfund' Law (1)
A Vermont law empowering the state to charge polluters for climate change damage is unconstitutional and preempted by the Clean Air Act, the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute allege in a federal lawsuit.
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Heat pumps gain popularity in Vermont
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