California Bill Would Allow Wildfire Victims to Sue Oil Companies ‘Responsible’ for Climate Change
Opponents say the bill’s authors are scapegoating the fossil fuel industry for ‘complicated’ weather-related disasters caused by a variety of factors.
California legislation would allow victims to sue oil and gas companies over disasters
California lawmakers propose legislation that could allow vicims of the devastating Southern California wildfires to sue oil and gas companies.
California Considers Letting Victims of Natural Disasters Sue Oil Companies for Damages
California is considering a bill that would allow insurers and victims of climate-driven natural disasters to sue the oil industry for damages
California Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Let Residents Sue Fossil Fuel Companies for Damages After ‘Climate Disasters’
Oil industry officials say the bill is ‘nothing more than a political opportunity. We need real solutions to help victims in the wake of this tragedy,
California bill would hold oil and gas companies liable for climate change-fueled damage
A bill introduced in California’s state Legislature would make fossil fuel companies legally liable for damages from climate change, similar to current law holding utilities liable for fires
This California bill would let victims, insurance companies sue Big Oil for disaster damages
A bill that would allow victims and insurance companies to seek damages in court from fossil fuel companies after weather disasters was introduced Monday in the state legislature by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, in an effort to address California’s home insurance crisis.
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Women are seen as ‘saviours’ or ‘victims’ in climate change debates: why this is a problem
The other frequently advanced stereotype of women is as “victims”, more vulnerable in the face of climate change, less capable of adaptive responses. Once again, it is based on partial insights.
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Should oil, gas co.’s be accountable for climate change-related disasters?
A California lawmaker has filed a bill to make oil and gas companies accountable for climate change-related natural disasters.
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California considers letting wildfire victims sue oil companies for damages
“for their massive contribution to these fires driven by climate change.” The bill aims to alleviate the financial burdens on victims of such disasters and insurance companies by allowing them ...
Prosecutors add claims and victims to indictment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Thursday, saying the hip-hop star scheduled for a ...