‘Make polluters pay’ laws, led by blue states AGs, and accountability suits will be a major front for climate litigation for the coming yearsDonald Trump’s re-election has “turbocharged” climate accountability efforts including laws which aim to force greenhouse gas emitters to pay damages for fueling dangerous global warming, say activists.These “make polluters pay” laws, led by blue states’ attorneys general, and climate accountability lawsuits will be a major front for climate litigation in the coming months and years. They are being challenged by red states and the fossil fuel industry, which are also fighting against accountability-focused climate lawsuits waged by governments and youth environmentalists. Continue reading...
The election of Donald Trump has intensified climate accountability efforts, particularly through "make polluters pay" laws and lawsuits initiated by blue states. States like Vermont and New York have enacted climate superfund bills, holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate impacts. These initiatives face opposition from red states and the fossil fuel industry. Additionally, youth activists are pursuing legal challenges against pro-fossil fuel policies, while Trump's policies are viewed as detrimental to climate efforts, potentially spurring further litigation.
