Big oil faces a rising number of climate-focused lawsuits, report finds

A new analysis shows an increase in climate-focused lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.
Communities and advocacy groups are pushing for accountability from the fossil fuel industry.
The report was published by Oil Change International and Zero Carbon Analytics.
The analysis used data from a Columbia University database.
The lawsuits involve the world's 25 largest fossil fuel producers as defendants.

A recent analysis indicates a significant rise in climate-focused lawsuits targeting fossil fuel companies, reflecting growing demands from communities and advocacy groups for accountability regarding the industry's contributions to the climate crisis. The report, published by Oil Change International and Zero Carbon Analytics, utilized data from a Columbia University database and highlights that the world's 25 largest fossil fuel producers are increasingly being named as defendants in these legal actions.

There is a rising number of climate-focused lawsuits against fossil fuel companies as communities and advocacy groups seek accountability for their role in the climate crisis.

Increase in Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Companies

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Increase in Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Companies

9/12/2024

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