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Fossil Fuel Companies Challenge Vermont's Climate Accountability Law

1/4/2025

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are taking a stand against Vermont's groundbreaking law that holds fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages since 1995. They argue this law infringes on constitutional rights and federal regulations, asserting it unfairly targets businesses beyond state lines. The battle over climate accountability intensifies.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are taking a stand against Vermont's groundbreaking law that holds fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages since 1995. They argue this law infringes on constitutional rights and federal regulations, asserting it unfairly targets businesses beyond state lines. The battle over climate accountability intensifies.