The act, which New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law in December, imposes a $75 billion liability against major fossil fuel companies by requiring them to pay into a state fund based on their past greenhouse gas emissions.
“The iconic New York City skyline was built with the blood, sweat and labor of the men and women of our coalfields — from the steel in their skyscrapers, down to the electricity they use every day. The level of ungratefulness from the elites in New York for the sacrifices that continue to be made to give them the lavish lifestyle they enjoy is beyond the pale,” West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey, who is leading the coalition, said in a statement.
The lawsuit argues that the law is unconstitutional and will be devastating to traditional energy producers, leaving them with no other option than to cease operations, resulting in massive job losses.
The civil lawsuit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York’s Albany Division. In addition to the states, several mining, coal and petroleum industry groups signed onto the lawsuit.
“The ‘Climate Change Superfund Act’ is another example of failing, Democrat-controlled states waging an economic civil war on the rest of the country. Let’s call this ‘fund’ what it really is: a craven attempt by New York to grift off the rest of America, spuriously justified by the same ESG ideology that has wrecked their own economy,” Will Hild, executive director of Consumers’ Research, said in a statement.[…]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
