Republicans Move to Shield Big Oil from Climate Lawsuits
Republican lawmakers are introducing new legislation aimed at protecting major oil companies from climate-related lawsuits. These bills are seen as an attempt to counter "climate lawfare" and have been described as alarming by critics.
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Moderate (32/100)Sources
Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in ‘alarming’ bills
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, respectively, would give oil and gas companies broad legal immunity from policies and lawsuits aimed at holding the industry ac...
By Dharna Noor
Read full article →Republicans Open New Front In Growing Battle Against "Climate Lawfare"
Republicans Open New Front In Growing Battle Against "Climate Lawfare" Republicans in Congress are taking action to shield U.S. energy producers from “Climate lawfare,” the relentless barrage of frivolous lawsuits orchestrated by radical environmental activists. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced S.4340, a bill that would bar frivolous lawsuits from green activist groups seeking damages, injunctions, or other relief for harms allegedly caused by the end use of energy products. Sena...
By Tyler Durden
Read full article →
