West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey’s multi-state lawsuit against New York’s Climate Superfund Act highlights concerns about the potential impact on the coal industry, especially in states like West Virginia.
The Act, which could impose fines on fossil fuel companies for greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2018, is viewed by McCuskey as unconstitutional and harmful to local coal producers.
His argument underscores the critical role that coal and other fossil fuels continue to play in the U.S. energy landscape, especially as demand for electricity increases with technological advancements.
McCuskey’s comments emphasize the economic and energy security risks posed by such regulations, particularly when compared to the growing energy sectors in other countries.