Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 imposes a tax on fossil fuel emissions to fund climate resilience and environmental justice initiatives.
The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025 imposes a tax on fossil fuel emissions to establish the Polluters Pay Climate Fund. This fund will support climate resilience, adaptation, disaster response, and environmental justice initiatives. The tax applies to entities extracting fossil fuels or refining crude oil within the U.S. from 2000 to 2023. The fund will allocate resources for disaster recovery, climate planning, energy system resilience, and public health initiatives, with a focus on environmental justice communities.
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