Zack Polanski, a prominent figure in the Green Party, has issued a formal demand for fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of firefighting helicopters. Polanski’s proposal is rooted in the argument that these corporations are directly contributing to the climate crisis, which in turn leads to more frequent and intense wildfires. By framing the issue as a matter of corporate accountability, he suggests that the industry should bear the financial burden of the emergency services required to combat the resulting infernos.

While Polanski’s position focuses on the link between fossil fuel extraction and climate-driven disasters, the proposal has not yet been met with a formal response from the energy sector. The core of his argument rests on the idea that companies profiting from the sale of fossil fuels are essentially 'fuelling' the fires they are now being asked to help extinguish. This demand highlights a growing trend among environmental advocates to seek direct financial restitution from energy giants for climate-related damages. As of now, the proposal remains a political demand rather than a legislative policy, and there is no consensus on how such a tax or funding mechanism would be implemented or enforced.