Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026 creates a fund for climate change response costs.

The Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026 establishes a fund to cover climate change response work. This includes projects to protect people, property, natural resources, public health, and the state’s economy from climate change impacts. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will assess and pursue cost recovery demands from entities responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. These entities must pay for climate change response work, including coastal protection, stormwater management, and energy system resilience.

Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026 creates a fund for climate change response costs.

The Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026 establishes a fund to cover climate change response work. This includes projects to protect people, property, natural resources, public health, and the state’s economy from climate change impacts. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will assess and pursue cost recovery demands from entities responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. These entities must pay for climate change response work, including coastal protection, stormwater management, and energy system resilience.