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November 30, 2022

16 Communities in Puerto Rico File Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil
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In Puerto Rico, 16 municipalities have filed a lawsuit against Chevron,
Exxon Mobil, Shell and other corporations, accusing them of contributing
to the climate crisis by pushing a multibillion-dollar fraudulent
marketing scheme that downplayed the catastrophic impacts of fossil
fuels. The suit also blames Big Oil companies for the billions of
dollars in damages after a devastating hurricane season in 2017.
Hurricanes Irma and Maria killed thousands of people and destroyed
critical infrastructure in Puerto Rico.


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