New York to fine fossil fuel companies

[HO455]

New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years.

Let's keep this from going off the deep end but it looks to be something other states will be following New York on. I'm confident we will be seeing it hit us all at the pumps.

https://www.ajot.com/news/new-york-t...ew-climate-law

[Greg58]

Just another way to squeeze the consumer!

[weq92f]

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This is similar to what happened to the Tobacco industry back in the 90s...

"In the mid-1990s, more than 40 states commenced litigation against the tobacco industry, seeking monetary, equitable, and injunctive relief under various consumer-protection and antitrust laws.[6] The first case was declared in May 1994 by Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacc...ment_Agreement

In that case, the states were seeking to recoup costs associated with Tobacco related disease affecting a large number of folk.

This move to seek relief from the very gluttons who contributed the most while knowing full well what the consequences would likely be....well...is going to be fascinating to watch as it plays out.

-Kevin

[DeadheadNM]

If we could only pay the expenses of those NY lawmakers to move to the blissful Peoples Republic of China we'd all be better off.

[Rickysnickers]

Ok, great. I hope the fuel companies shut off all transport of incoming fuel, natural gas, and heating oil supplies to the State.

[Boog]

And those law makers don't have a clue of exactly who will be paying that 75BILLION$ ? It is us the consumers. Big oil will jack up the price of fuel even more than planned.

[DeadheadNM]

Soon, a law in MN will take effect that has the result of precluding new Honda motorbikes targeted toward kids from being sold because these are assembled with PFAS containing parts.

“Any products containing intentionally added PFAS that are designed or marketed for use by infants and children under 12 years of age, excluding children’s electronic products or an adult mattress, are included in the juvenile products definition and will be prohibited from sale and distribution in 2025,” the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says of the new law.

[RustyPile]

And Texas just enacted two new laws that benefit their citizens... MY property taxes are cut in half from 2023... And Texas has eliminated vehicle safety inspections.

[68Gold/white]

pay close attention to who you vote for........

Have compassion for Jesus Christ, not your political party, regardless of party.

[RustyPile]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

pay close attention to who you vote for........

Have compassion for Jesus Christ, not your political party, regardless of party.

Exactly.. All the people making these laws are elected by the people.. They can be voted out of office as easily as they were voted in..

[HO455]

Having lived in states with and states without yearly vehicle safety inspections I much prefer to live in a state with safety inspections. They may be a hassle but it keeps the deathtraps off the road. Windshields so smashed the driver is hanging their head out the side window to drive. Vehicles with flashlights taped to the remains of the front end so they can drive after dark. Vehicles driving in the rain with no wipers.

It's one of those careful what you wish for things.

[Greg58]

The state of NE eliminated safety inspections about 20 years ago. I heard the same arguments then about how every POS will still be on the road, and safety will suffer Our state legislature entrusted police to watch for unsafe vehicles. So far so good, what has really been eliminated was service stations drumming up extra unneeded work and expense for working people. Also eliminated was the market for counterfeit stickers.
I don't think you could find many folks in my state that miss that Govt. intrusion.

[old Rusty C10]

heres a novel legal theroy.. the oil companies should counter sue the state as they consume fuels for everything from buildings to vehicles and tools and equipment thus contributing to the alleged problem..