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After Vermont and New York passed groundbreaking laws making fossil fuel companies pay for climate disaster recovery, a dozen more states are following their lead. The "polluters pay" model is spreading fast, giving communities hope they won't foot the bill alone.
States across America are stepping up to tackle climate costs by creating special funds that require fossil fuel companies to help pay for damage from floods, heat waves, and extreme weather. With federal support fading, this grassroots movement is gaining momentum as communities demand fairness.