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New York's Climate 'Superfund' Is Costly, Arbitrary, and Unconstitutional

The article from MSN discusses the controversy surrounding New York's Climate Superfund Act, which was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. This legislation mandates that oil and gas companies fund a $75 billion initiative to address climate change impacts in New York, based on their historical contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Critics argue that the law is unconstitutional, arbitrary, and excessively costly. They contend that it unfairly targets energy companies, potentially leading to higher energy prices for consumers and businesses, and could deter investment in the state. The law's approach to retroactively penalize companies for past emissions is seen as problematic, with potential legal challenges expected on the grounds of violating due process and other constitutional rights. Furthermore, the method of calculating each company's liability is criticized for its lack of transparency and fairness.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/new-york-s-climate-superfund-is-costly-arbitrary-and-unconstitutional/ar-AA1wIebb ]