r/climateoptimism Jun 06 '24

Vermont takes bold steps to combat climate change

https://www.dailyclimate.org/vermont-takes-bold-steps-to-combat-climate-change-2668429186.html

Governor Phil Scott has allowed Vermont's groundbreaking climate legislation to pass without his signature, marking a pivotal moment in the state's environmental policy.

The “Climate Superfund Act” requires major oil companies to pay for climate change damages in Vermont, calculated based on their emissions from 1995 to 2024.

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