Cities Hit Big Oil With Suits To Bring Billions In Damages

By Douglas McIntyre  •  July 30, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on Honolulu’s legal battle against major oil companies, making it one of the most advanced climate liability cases in the U.S. The city argues fossil fuel firms knew about climate risks for decades but continued to pollute. With more cities following suit, this signals growing legal momentum to hold the oil industry accountable for climate-related damage.

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