New York's climate law that tried to punish oil companies is ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that New York's attempt to make fossil fuel companies pay up $75 billion to combat climate change was unconstitutional, delivering a victory to the Trump administration.

New York's climate law that tried to punish oil companies is ruled unconstitutional

TL;DR

  • A federal judge ruled New York's climate change lawsuit unconstitutional.
  • The lawsuit sought $75 billion from fossil fuel companies.
  • The ruling is considered a victory for the Trump administration.