Los Angeles Times • 2023-09-20

Column: The oil companies lied to us about climate change. California should sue them into the ground

The oil industry knew it was responsible for global warming, and lied about it for decades. California is right to look for ways to make them pay in court.

CNBC • 2023-09-18

California sues Chevron, Exxon, Shell, others for public deception on climate change

The state claims that big oil companies have intentionally covered up their role in exacerbating climate change since at least the 1970s.

Los Angeles Times • 2023-09-16

California sues five major oil companies for 'decades-long campaign of deception' about climate change

California has sued five of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, alleging that they engaged in a 'decades-long campaign of deception' about climate change and the risks posed by fossil fuels.

The New York Times • 2023-09-16

California Sues Giant Oil Companies, Citing Decades of Deception

Launching one of the most prominent climate lawsuits in the nation, the state claims Exxon, Shell, BP and others misled the public and seeks creation of a special fund to pay for recovery.