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The Fossil Fuel Bill
Hawaii bill forces insurers to curb fossil fuel investments
Relating To Climate-friendly Insurers.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, insurers in Hawaii must limit underwriting and investing in fossil fuel projects and report their climate impact, aiming to keep insurance affordable for everyday people.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill tries to stop insurers from backing new oil and gas projects, hoping to keep premiums from rising as climate disasters become more common. It forces insurers to be transparent and may cost them money, but could protect homeowners and renters from higher insurance costs.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill defines "financed emissions" and "insured emissions" for insurers.
- Insurers would have to limit underwriting and investment in new fossil fuel projects.
- The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs must set rules and reporting standards.
- A Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund would be created and funded by the state.
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