A New York state law requiring major polluters to cover the costs of climate change impacts has been ruled unconstitutional by a judge, marking a significant legal setback for efforts to hold corporations financially accountable for environmental harm. The decision centers on whether the state can impose such obligations without violating due process or other constitutional protections, raising broader questions about government authority in addressing climate-related damages. Legal experts suggest the ruling could influence similar cases nationwide, potentially complicating future attempts to enforce climate liability measures. Supporters of the law argue it was a necessary step to ensure polluters contribute to the costs of a crisis they helped create.
Judge strikes down New York law that forced climate polluters to pay damages The Guardian
