States seek damages from oil majors for climate harm as courts weigh claims

Multiple states are pursuing lawsuits against major oil companies for climate damages, marking an escalating legal strategy to hold the industry financially accountable for greenhouse-gas emissions.

First covered Sep 30, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-09-30 (#16)

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