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Vermont set to become first state in the nation to ‘make big oil pay’ buff.ly/452LXjq
As the world warms, more and more of New England’s rain is falling in extreme precipitation “events.” Now Vermont lawmakers are proposing a “superfund” to pay for protective infrastructures by imposing fees on fossil-fuel producers. nyer.cm/ARoDhcL
OPINION — Chellie Nayar and Dr. David Rand write, "As clinicians, we can offer medical treatment but those impacted by climate change need so much more." buff.ly/4bLDHqJ
Vermont's climate superfund law is headed to the governor's desk heatmap.news/sparks/vermont…
A Vermont bill is poised to make oil and gas giants shell out billions in climate change cleanup in a measure to hold companies responsible for environmental damage. trib.al/RWFpvzO
Matt's Weather Rapport: #Vermont now on the cusp of enacting first in the nation #climate Superfund law to wrest $$ from big oil which would pay for climate disasters. Details: matttsweatherrapport.blogspot.com/2024/05/vermon…
The VT Senate gave final approval to legislation that would hold the largest fossil fuel companies accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change. Read the full press release: vpirg.org/news/climate-s… #makebigoilpay #VTpoli #climate
big: the vermont legislature just passed the climate superfund act this would make vt the first US state to charge big oil for climate damages it's now heading to Gov Phil Scott's desk. supporters say they have a veto-proof majority my story this week: theguardian.com/us-news/articl…
For decades, fossil fuel corporations knowingly destroyed our planet for short-term profits. I am proud that Vermont will go further than any other state in forcing the fossil fuel industry to pay for the destruction caused by the crisis of climate change.nbcnews.com/science/rcna15…
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Vermont passes bill to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change
The legislation — the first of its kind in the U.S. — would require companies with high emissions to help pay for destruction caused by climate-fueled extreme weather.
A legislative effort is underway in VT & several other states that, if successful, would require large fossil fuel companies to help pick up the tab for climate adaptation & resiliency measures It's called a "climate superfund" bill... (short 🧵) sierraclub.org/sierra/vermont…
On Tuesday, legislators held a press conference to introduce the Climate Superfund Act, legislation that would hold #BigOil accountable for the damage they have caused to our climate. #vtpoli [1/3]
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![VPIRG's tweet image. On Tuesday, legislators held a press conference to introduce the Climate Superfund Act, legislation that would hold #BigOil accountable for the damage they have caused to our climate. #vtpoli [1/3]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GEJYuldWgAAajkE.jpg)
![VPIRG's tweet image. On Tuesday, legislators held a press conference to introduce the Climate Superfund Act, legislation that would hold #BigOil accountable for the damage they have caused to our climate. #vtpoli [1/3]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GEJYxu_WAAACbDk.jpg)
![VPIRG's tweet image. On Tuesday, legislators held a press conference to introduce the Climate Superfund Act, legislation that would hold #BigOil accountable for the damage they have caused to our climate. #vtpoli [1/3]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GEJYzgkWcAAHv1D.jpg)
Barre City wants to #MakeBigOilPay! Thank you to the many community members and legislators who came out to take action last week - including Representative Jonathan Williams, Senator Ann Cummings, Senator Andrew Perchlik (@perchlik), and Senator Anne Watson (@anneofvermont)!
What would you add to this list? Join us at an upcoming stop on the #MakeBigOilPay Community Action Tour to share your story. Visit makebigoilpay.org/tour to learn more and RSVP. #vtpoli
Wildfire smoke, asthma complications, rises in heating & cooling costs, flooding, crop damage, Lyme disease, mental health impacts, unaffordable housing, revenue loss... These are just some of the responses from community members when asked, "What is climate change costing you?"
The temperature hit 86 degrees in Burlington this week, the hottest October day ever in Northern Vermont. Vermonters can tell you climate change is happening, and we need to keep taking bold action to combat its impacts.
SOUTH HERO, join us TONIGHT @ 5:30 pm @ the Worthen Library for the 2nd stop on the #MakeBigOilPay Community Action Tour! Share how climate change is impacting YOU, learn about the campaign & get involved in your community's climate conversation! RSVP:secure.everyaction.com/W1sk1yXTMkuyHK…
Thank you, Middlebury, for taking action to #MakeBigOilPay at our first tour event of the season! South Hero, we're headed to you next! Join us TOMORROW, 10/4 at 5:30pm at Worthen Library to learn more & take direct, immediate action. Register at makebigoilpay.org/tour #vtpoli
We've got BIG news... we're taking on BIG Oil! We're thrilled to be participating in the #MakeBigOilPay Community Action Tour this fall! We'll be hitting every county in the state and we can't wait to see you. Learn more & RSVP: makebigoilpay.org/tour #vtpoli
Big Oil companies like Exxon knew they were causing climate change decades ago, but they covered it up, got rich, and left us paying to clean up their mess. If you think this is unfair, join the campaign to #MakeBigOilPay at MakeBigOilPay.org #vtpoli wsj.com/business/energ…
South Burlington! Spend your Thursday lunch hour with some local community members and legislators! Take a tour of @DynapowerEnergy, then connect with @VPIRG, @RE_Vermont, Sen. Chittenden, Rep. @EmilieKrasnow, Rep. Hyman, and tentatively Rep. Nugent! RSVP: keepvermontcool.org/dynapower
Climate change is here. The most recent disasters in Vermont, Hawaii and California are undeniably the direct result of climate change. And it will affect every corner of the country until we act.
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