Governor Hochul has the opportunity to save New Yorkers billions of dollars each year by signing the Climate Change Superfund Act. This legislation would hold Big Oil companies accountable for the climate-related damages they are responsible for, instead of taxpayers footing the bill. With only 13 days left for the Governor to sign, 75 advocates gathered outside her Manhattan office to demand action. The bill is currently in negotiations between the Governor, Senate, and Assembly. If signed, it would redirect billions of corporate profit dollars into public coffers and allow the state to invest in life-saving infrastructure and climate resilient projects. The urgency for this legislation is heightened by the record number of extreme weather events that have cost New Yorkers approximately $1.5 billion this year alone. With the potential for future federal funding for climate-related projects to be at risk under the new Trump Administration, the Climate Superfund is more important than ever. The impact of climate change is already being felt in New York, with rising temperatures and an increase in extreme weather events. By signing this bill, Governor Hochul can make a significant difference in protecting New Yorkers and holding polluters accountable.
Dom. Dic 22nd, 2024
