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Making Polluters Pay for Climate Consequences

Legal Planet

Often described as a superfund for climate, these bills would require the oil and gas sector to pay into a fund to cover costs related to their emissions. The bill would enact a Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 which would establish the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Program.

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DEP Releases 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update; 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report

PA Environment Daily

On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. Visit DEPs Climate Change webpage for more information on these and other Pennsylvania climate initiatives.

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We Need a Strong and Independent NOAA to Protect Our Lives and Homes from Climate Change 

Union of Concerned Scientists

One such agency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which provides the scientific bedrock of data needed to protect our health, homes, and livelihoods from climate change and other environmental threats. In this post I will focus on Project 2025’s ill-advised designs for NOAA.

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Hawaii Considers $25 Climate Tax

Greenbuilding Law

The Governor articulated in the legislation, “that Hawaii’s natural environment faces significant pressure from climate change and the heavy use it receives from persons traveling to enjoy the State’s natural resources. Some have argued this novel initiative would violate the right of U.S.