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Local environmental group asks Hawthorne council to support New Jersey Climate Superfund Act
Summary
A member of Empower New Jersey asked the Hawthorne council during public comment to consider passing a resolution supporting the Climate Superfund Act, providing materials to the clerk for review.
Brian Russo, a Hawthorne resident and member of Empower New Jersey, urged the council during public comment on April 2 to consider a resolution supporting the New Jersey Climate Superfund Act.
Russo described the legislation as a carbon-based charge on major fossil-fuel producers, with proceeds to fund mitigation, adaptation and relief for communities harmed by climate change. He said empirical studies and insurance-industry experience show rising costs from climate-related damages and noted there are ongoing lawsuits against fossil-fuel companies for alleged deception. Russo gave the council a copy of the proposed legislation and asked officials to review it for possible municipal support.
Clerk received the materials on the public record; no council motion was taken during the meeting to place a resolution on a future agenda.
Councilmembers thanked the speaker and accepted the materials for the record.
