___________ became the first U.S. state to pass a law that will charge fossil fuel companies for damages caused by climate change on May 30, 2024.

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Vermont. Vermont is correct because it passed the law charging fossil fuel companies for climate change damages on that date. South Carolina is incorrect because there is no information suggesting it passed this specific law. Georgia is incorrect because there is no information suggesting it passed this specific law. Alaska is incorrect because there is no information suggesting it passed this specific law.