Vermont has made history by becoming the first state to pass a law that mandates fossil fuel companies to pay for the damages caused by climate change. This decision comes in the wake of severe summer flooding and other extreme weather events that have ravaged the state.
Republican Governor Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law without his signature, expressing concerns about the financial implications of Vermont taking on major oil companies in what is expected to be a challenging legal battle. However, Governor Scott acknowledged the urgent need to address the impacts of climate change on the state.
