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silence7@slrpnk.netM to Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.netEnglish · 4 months ago

22 States Sue to Block New York Law Targeting Fossil Fuel Companies | Emboldened by President Trump, West Virginia & other states are challenging a law that makes corporate polluters pay for emissions

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22 States Sue to Block New York Law Targeting Fossil Fuel Companies | Emboldened by President Trump, West Virginia & other states are challenging a law that makes corporate polluters pay for emissions

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silence7@slrpnk.netM to Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.netEnglish · 4 months ago
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Emboldened by President Trump, West Virginia and other states are challenging the Climate Change Superfund Act, which makes corporate polluters pay for past emissions.
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    What happened to states rights? Is that only when it’s convenient?

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      Duuuuuh. (This wasn’t meant as a dig at you just … yeah)

      “States Rights” is a dog whistle. It’s the solution when it suits them and the enemy when it does not.

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      State’s Rights! Unless that State wants RICH PEOPLE to Pay Money!

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