22 Republican-Led States Sue New York Over $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law

The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of New York's law requiring fossil fuel companies to fund climate disaster recovery efforts.

New York's Climate Superfund Act mandates fossil fuel companies pay $75 billion over 25 years to address climate-related damages and infrastructure costs.
The law seeks to hold oil, gas, and coal companies accountable for pollution from 2000 to 2018, shifting costs from taxpayers to major polluters.
West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey leads the coalition of 22 red states and industry groups in arguing that the law oversteps New York's constitutional authority.
Critics of the law claim it unfairly targets energy producers, including companies operating outside New York, and could have devastating financial impacts on traditional energy industries.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul defends the law as a necessary measure to protect residents and fund climate adaptation projects, citing the increasing costs of extreme weather events.