Court strikes down New York law that sought to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change
Summary
A federal court canceled a New York law called the "Climate Superfund," which aimed to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages. The judge said federal laws override this state law, so it cannot be enforced.Key Facts
- The law targeted fossil fuel companies to hold them responsible for climate change effects.
- It was called the "Climate Superfund" law.
- A federal judge named Brenda Sannes ruled against the law.
- The judge said federal laws take priority over this New York law.
- The decision means the law cannot be enforced as it stands.
- Brenda Sannes was appointed by President Obama.
- The case was decided in federal court on a Monday.
- The law was described as broad and unusual in its reach.
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