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A Second Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law

A Second Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law
NYT Science Thursday 24 September 2026, 14:15 UTC By Karen Zraick 1 min read
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The plant in Somerset, N.Y., which closed in 2020, was the last coal-fired power station in the state.

The plant in Somerset, N.Y., which closed in 2020, was the last coal-fired power station in the state.
Strikes Down (PERSON) New York’s (LOCATION) Somerset (LOCATION) N.Y. (LOCATION)
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