Vermont Climate Law Lawsuit

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Vermont becomes first state sued over climate fund law

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In May 2024 , Vermont became the first state to enact a law charging major polluting companies a fee that would funnel into a state fund for infrastructure projects.

The law seeks to put the onus on fossil fuel companies rather than taxpayers for projects such as adapting water and sewage systems, repeating roads, or upgrading buildings.

The American Petroleum Institute and U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a federal lawsuit against Vermont .

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