Here's the form and link to the letter. 

We're asking groups all across the country to sign this letter because passing this law in New York would be a win of national significance and open the floodgates for more states to pass bills that make Big Oil pay for climate damages. 

Here's the deal: in May, Vermont became the first state to pass a climate superfund bill that would make polluters pay for climate damages. In June, New York legislators passed a similar bill that would raise $3 billion a year by making oil and gas companies pay a cost associated with their share of climate damages. 

But Governor Hochul is dragging her feet on signing it. If we don't get her to do it before the end of the year, we'll have to go back to the drawing board. 

Passing this law would be a big deal for New York. Climate damages already cost the state over $2 billion last year and it's only going to get worse. The money raised from this fund could go to repairing roads, retrofitting schools, and investing in climate resiliency, with 40% of the funds allocated to disadvantaged communities. 

But it's also a big deal nationally. New York's law would help mainstream the idea that it's time to make Big Oil companies pay for climate damages. That sets up for more wins at the state, federal, and international level. 

The bill is overwhelmingly popular: 70% of New Yorkers support the idea. 89% of Democrats nationwide are on board. 

We know Governor Hochul is susceptible to national pressure and is already feeling the heat on her (lack of) environmental record -- so all of our organizations weighing in will make a big impact. 

Thank you,

Jamie 

p.s. If you want to join our petition push, please let us know and we'd love your support!