Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil Companies Face Setbacks
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, reports on the setback for environmental lawsuits against oil companies. A judge sided with oil companies in a high-profile case brought by New Jersey, dealing a blow to hopes of securing billions in damages. If legal challenges continue to fail, efforts to hold oil companies accountable may diminish.
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