Featured Threads
-
California sues
Source: California sues oil companies claiming they downplayed the risk of fossil fuels | California | The Guardian
California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public and downplayed the risks posed by fossil fuels.
The civil lawsuit filed in state Superior Court in San Francisco also seeks creation of a fund – financed by the companies – to pay for recovery efforts after devastating storms and fires. Democratic governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement the companies named in the lawsuit – Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and BP – should be held accountable.
“For more than 50 years, Big Oil has been lying to us – covering up the fact that they’ve long known how dangerous the fossil fuels they produce are for our planet,” Newsom said. “California...
Page 128 of 881
-
-
- Replies:
- 41
- Views:
- 1,221
-
- Replies:
- 32
- Views:
- 1,121
-
- Replies:
- 34
- Views:
- 883
-
- Replies:
- 28
- Views:
- 768
-
- Replies:
- 14
- Views:
- 565
Loading... -
