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The law, passed under the watchful eyes of Democratic New York Senator Liz Krueger, is designed to ensure that companies pay for the consequences of their contributions to climate change, an issue they have been aware of since their own scientists reported on it as far back as the 1970s. It specifically targets companies deemed responsible for releasing over 1 billion tons of global greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2018, leading to the establishment of a 'climate super fund' beginning in 2028.