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Can Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Giants Succeed? Courts Could Soon Give Clues - The Wall Street Journal

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Can Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Giants Succeed? Courts Could Soon Give Clues - WSJ

Sept. 21, 2023 9:00 am ET

Lawsuits that aim to hold major players in the fossil-fuel industry responsible for climate change are entering a critical phase, as several state courts this fall are considering whether the cases can move forward.

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