In a historic feat, Vermont created a new model to hold Big Oil accountable and force fossil fuel companies to pay for damages dealt by storms, floods, tick-borne illnesses and whatever else climate change throws at Vermonters.

Vermont’s Climate Superfund—which passed with a tripartisan majority—forces mega polluters like Exxon and Shell to pay for climate change induced costs! Destructive floods, superstorms, and pollution will no longer be the sole responsibility of the hardworking people of the Green Mountain State, but instead be covered by the corporations that caused all of the destructive floods, superstorms, and pollution in the first place.

In response to Governor Scott’s initial skepticism, ACE jumped into action, reaching 60,000 people through a mix of SMS, email, and digital ads and urging them to contact Governor Scott directly in support of the superfund. Given the small makeup of the state, ACE’s mobilization made a concrete difference in securing this crucial climate victory!

This monumental win is not only game-changing for Vermont! It sets a precedent for other states to consider similar legislation.

Right now, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and California are also considering adopting climate superfunds in their state and using them to Make Polluters Pay.

That’s where we need your help! With your input, we can Make Polluters Pay around the country and ensure that they bare the brunt of costs associated with climate change.

Will you call on your Governor to pass a Climate Superfund to hold Big Oil in your state?