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 capt_kafei   ( @capt_kafei@lemmy.ca )  to EnvironmentEnglish · 2 years ago

‘Game-changing’: Vermont becomes first state to require big oil to pay for climate damages | The Guardian

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‘Game-changing’: Vermont becomes first state to require big oil to pay for climate damages | The Guardian

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 capt_kafei   ( @capt_kafei@lemmy.ca )  to EnvironmentEnglish · 2 years ago
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‘Game-changing’: Vermont becomes first state to require big oil to pay for climate damages
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Climate Superfund Act compels oil companies to pay potentially billions of dollars for climate impacts caused by their emissions
  •  FIash Mob #5678   ( @FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org ) 
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    Now THAT is what I’m talking about.

    It should be commonplace, not rare, to see government function in a way other than rewarding the rich and handing out war money

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      100% agree. I’m cautiously optimistic about other states following suit. My guess is Massachusetts next, then we hopefully see a cascade effect.

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