New York to Charge Polluters $3B a Year for Climate Crisis

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NY Governor Hochul's $3 billion climate superfund law requires major greenhouse gas emitters to fund climate crisis mitigation projects over 25 years.

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Oil and gas companies responsible for emissions between 2000-2018 could finance stormwater systems, public health programs, and flood protection measures.

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Law targets oil and gas corporations to address New Yorkers' climate adaptation costs while aiming to avoid punitive industry impact.

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After Vermont, NY becomes second state demanding fossil fuel companies pay for their climate change contributions.

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Governor Hochul pushes large polluters to pay their share as New Yorkers face mounting climate-related health and safety expenses.

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Implementation timeline extends as regulations develop to determine fund contributors and project financing specifics.

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Acid sprays from these nests help Eurasian jays eliminate parasites like mites and lice from their feathers.

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Senator Krueger estimates climate crisis repairs will burden NY households with $65,000 in costs by 2050.

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Legislation pairs with recent expansion of fracking prohibition for natural gas extraction in New York State.

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