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"We expect the defendants and their allies to continue their deception campaign . . . But they can’t avoid accountability forever. Our day in court, and their day of reckoning is coming." - Maui Mayor Michael Victorino #climatelitigation
Maui‘s fossil fuel lawsuit can feel like âDavid versus Goliath‘
Just a few weeks ago, on Oct. 12, I was proud to announce that Maui County had filed a lawsuit in state court to hold 20 fossil fuel companies account...
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The companies recycled many of the same arguments they have used in previous attempts . . . Thus far, those arguments have failed. #climatelitigation
Oil Companies Move Maui County Climate Lawsuit to Federal Court - The Climate Docket
Led by Chevron, the companies being sued by Maui County over climate change argue for federal jurisdiction.
www.climatedocket.com
For the last three years, @exxonmobil has touted its research into algae-based biofuels as an example of its commitment to cut greenhouse gases.
The only problem? Many researchers don't think it will work.
ENERGY TRANSITIONS: Exxon's climate fix is algae. Experts say it won't work
The oil giant has researched how to turn algae into fuel for cars and airplanes for a decade, and trumpeted those efforts as a sign of its climate com...
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"The decision Thursday . . . upheld a U.S. District Court judge who ruled that the public nuisance claims made by the Rhode Island attorney general’s office are all made under state statutes and are not preempted by federal laws." #climatelitigation
Rhode Island climate change suit remains in state court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by the state of Rhode Island against 21 fossil fuel companies seeking damages for the impacts of climate cha...
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"The Oct. 29 decision by the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals aligns with three other federal appeals court decisions this year in similar climate lawsuits against Big Oil." #climatelitigation
Federal Judge: Rhode Island’s Climate Fraud Lawsuit Against Big Oil Belongs in State Court
The U.S. 1st Circuit decision is the latest blow to Big Oil's attempts to fend off monetary damages for decades of climate disinformation.
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