纽约和佛蒙特州对化石燃料公司以往的碳排放征税,引发辩论。 New York and Vermont implement taxes on past carbon emissions from fossil fuel companies, sparking debate.

纽约和佛蒙特州已颁布法律,对化石燃料公司过去排放的碳征税,纽约要求自2000年以来为排放支付750亿美元。 New York and Vermont have enacted laws taxing past carbon emissions from fossil fuel companies, with New York requiring a $75 billion payment for emissions since 2000. 批评者认为税收是不公正的, 会增加消费者的能源成本, 而支持者则认为税收会让企业对气候变化负责, Critics argue the taxes are unjust and will increase energy costs for consumers, while supporters believe the taxes will hold companies accountable for climate change and promote renewable energy. 预计其他州也将有类似的法律。 Similar laws are anticipated in other states.