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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

US Supreme Court Deals Blow to Big Oil, Allows Climate Suits to Proceed in State Court

The US Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by fossil fuel corporations to dismiss climate lawsuits filed by the city of Hoboken, New Jersey, and the state of Delaware. The lawsuits target companies including BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Shell for fueling the climate emergency. The decision means that both cases will now move forward in state court. The fossil fuel industry has repeatedly tried to evade accountability by shifting such cases from state to federal court.

via Common Dreams|

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climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

US Supreme Court Allows Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Companies to Proceed

The US Supreme Court has allowed climate lawsuits against major oil companies to proceed in state courts, rather than federal courts, which are seen as more favorable to plaintiffs. The cases allege that fossil fuel companies exacerbated climate change by concealing and misrepresenting the dangers associated with burning fossil fuels. Local governments are seeking damages for the billions of dollars they have paid for climate mitigation and adaptation. The decision is being hailed as a breakthrough by climate experts and advocates, who hope it will lead to greater financial accountability for the fossil fuel industry.

via The Guardian|

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