RFF Director Lee Wasserman Authors Guest Essay in The New York Times

Climate|August 21, 2024

RFF's climate work realized a breakthrough when Vermont passed the first climate superfund law in the nation to make polluters pay for the damage and adaptation costs caused by their greenhouse gas emissions. It is an important step to address environmental responsibility and could set a precedent for other states to follow suit.

RFF’s director authored this guest essay in The New York Times, explaining about the significance of Vermont’s new law.