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.
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.