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Federal judge strikes down New York's $75B climate 'Superfund'

Court ruling nullifies a central part of a new law aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related harms.

Published Sep 1, 2026, 10:39 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal judge has invalidated a key provision of New York's newly enacted law that seeks to punish fossil fuel companies for their alleged role in climate change. The decision is being viewed as a setback for the state's environmental goals and its effort to hold those companies accountable.