Lawsuit between West Virginia and New York over Climate Change Superfund Act
West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is suing New York over a law that retroactively charges energy companies billions of dollars for pollution from 2000 to 2018. The lawsuit alleges that the law unfairly targets traditional energy producers and shifts the financial burden onto producers and consumers in other states.
Key Points
- New York's Climate Change Superfund Act retroactively charges energy companies for pollution
- West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey leads a multi-state lawsuit against New York
- Lawsuit alleges unfair targeting of traditional energy producers and shifting financial burden to other states
Pros
- Holding energy companies accountable for pollution
- Creating a fund to help rebuild climate change-induced infrastructure damage
Cons
- Potential financial burden on energy producers and consumers in other states