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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

22 states sue New York state, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional

New York Climate Superfund-Suit - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Twenty-two states sued New York state on Thursday, contending that a new law forcing a small group of major energy producers to pay $75 billion into a fund to cover climate change damage is unconstitutional.

The lawsuit, filed in Albany, New York, lists Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials as defendants. Messages seeking comment were sent to the defendants.

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