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Local students urge San Mateo to back 'Polluters Pay' climate superfund bill
Summary
San Mateo high-school students asked the council to adopt a resolution supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, saying the bill would direct fees from major fossil-fuel polluters to climate resilience and prioritize income-qualified communities.
Three San Mateo County high-school students presented the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act to the council during general public comment on Sept. 15 and asked for a city resolution of support.
Emma Doherty introduced the proposal as a state-level bill introduced by Senator Menjivar and Assemblymember Addis and described it as a mechanism to compel large fossil-fuel companies to pay compensatory fees so funds can be directed to communities affected by climate-driven disasters. The…
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