Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuitsNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time.As fossil fuel interests attack climate accountability litigation, environmental advocates worry they are pursuing a path that would destroy all future prospects for such cases.Nearly 200 advocacy groups have urged Democratic representatives to “proactively and affirmatively” reject potential industry attempts to obtain immunity from litigation. Continue reading...
Nearly 200 environmental groups are urging Congress to reject potential fossil fuel industry efforts to obtain immunity from climate lawsuits, fearing the industry will exploit the new administration to shield themselves from accountability. The groups cite past attempts to include waivers in legislation and growing attacks on climate litigation, including challenges to "climate superfund" laws, as reasons for concern.
