Sanctions for Climate Damage: US Punishes Foreign Polluters and Deforesters.
This law authorizes the US government to impose financial and visa sanctions on foreign individuals and companies intentionally worsening the climate crisis, for example, by building high-emission power plants or engaging in illegal deforestation. The goal is to protect US citizens from the rising costs and dangers associated with extreme weather events like wildfires, droughts, and floods. These actions aim to indirectly protect the health, safety, and finances of American families by mitigating global climate risk factors.
Key points
The US can freeze assets and deny entry to foreign actors who significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions, undermining global climate goals.
The rules target illegal deforestation, destruction of natural carbon sinks, and individuals who attack or intimidate environmental defenders worldwide.
Sanctions can also be imposed for misrepresenting the environmental impact of projects (known as greenwashing).
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