{"id":2034790,"date":"2023-09-16T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T21:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-sues-big-oil-for-alleged-climate-change-deception\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T17:10:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T21:10:40","slug":"newsom-sues-big-oil-for-alleged-climate-change-deception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-sues-big-oil-for-alleged-climate-change-deception\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom sues oil giants for alleged climate deception."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-sues-big-oil-for-alleged-climate-change-deception%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2034790&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The State\u2062 of California Takes \u2064on \u200cBig Oil in Landmark Lawsuit<\/h2>\n<p>The state of California has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against five major oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute, accusing them of deliberately downplaying the\u200c dangers of fossil fuels and causing significant harm related to climate\u200c change. The lawsuit, which can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/FINAL-9-15-COMPLAINT.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>,\u200b claims that the actions of these energy giants have resulted in billions of dollars\u2063 in damages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h3>Accusations of Misleading the\u2064 Public<\/h3>\n<p>The defendants, including BP, Chevron, \u200cConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Shell,\u2062 and \u200bthe American Petroleum Institute, are accused of creating or contributing to various climate change-related harms in California. The lawsuit alleges that \u200dthey have destroyed natural\u200b resources\u200d and engaged in a disinformation campaign to sow doubt about the impact of burning fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-gov-newsom-planning-climate-collaboration-trip-to-china\">California Gov. Newsom\u200d Planning Climate Collaboration Trip to China<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/13\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-gov-newsom-planning-climate-collaboration-trip-to-china\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/meteorologists-scientists-explain-why-there-is-no-climate-emergency-5489139\">Meteorologists, Scientists Explain\u2064 Why There Is\u2062 \u2018No Climate\u2064 Emergency\u2019<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/13\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/meteorologists-scientists-explain-why-there-is-no-climate-emergency-5489139\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u200c American Petroleum Institute and\u200b one of the oil companies \u2064named in the lawsuit argue that the\u200c courtroom is \u200dnot the appropriate venue\u2062 for deciding climate policy and\u200b emphasize their efforts to reduce environmental impact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A pumpjack from California-based energy company Signal Hill Petroleum is \u2062seen in front of\u2064 the \u200clandmark Curley&#8217;s Cafe\u2062 in Signal Hill, Calif., on Oct. 21, 2019. (Frederic J. Brown\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Unveiling the Truth<\/h2>\n<p>The heart of\u2064 the lawsuit lies in the accusation that the oil\u200d companies knowingly misled \u200bthe public about the catastrophic risks of climate\u2062 change. Despite their own scientists&#8217; awareness of these impacts for decades, the defendants allegedly engaged in a disinformation campaign to protect their profits and delay the transition \u200cto a lower-carbon future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;California is suing Big Oil for lying about climate change,&#8221; said California Governor Gavin Newsom. He and \u2062the state&#8217;s attorney general, Rob Bonta, are leading the charge in this lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>The plaintiffs seek various forms of relief, including halting actions that harm\u2062 the environment, appropriate damages,\u2062 and the establishment of a special fund to address the ongoing public nuisance caused by the defendants&#8217; conduct.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Industry Pushback<\/h2>\n<p>The American Petroleum Institute spokesperson dismissed\u2064 the lawsuit as political and without \u2063merit, highlighting the industry&#8217;s efforts to provide\u200b affordable energy while reducing emissions. They argue that climate policy should be debated\u200c and decided by \u2063Congress, not the court system.<\/p>\n<p>Shell also expressed the\u2062 belief that climate change matters should not be decided in court, emphasizing the need for collaborative solutions and smart policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This lawsuit is part of a \u2064larger trend of legal actions against the fossil fuel industry. However, there are dissenting voices among scientists and professionals who argue that the blame placed on the oil industry for climate\u200b change is misguided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Over \u200d1,600 scientists and informed professionals \u2063have\u200d signed a pledge declaring that there is\u2062 &#8220;no climate emergency.&#8221; They argue that flawed modeling \u200dand alarmist rhetoric have overshadowed scientific reality\u2063 in pursuit of money and power.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The signatories include Nobel laureates, theoretical physicists, meteorologists, professors, and environmental scientists from around the world. They call for a more scientific approach \u2063to \u2063climate policies and an\u200b open acknowledgment of uncertainties.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the modeling \u2064problems, Nobel Prize\u200d laureate John Clauser points out \u2062that \u200dcrucial factors like clouds have been omitted from climate models. He criticizes the focus on \u2064CO2 and methane reduction efforts, considering\u2062 them a \u200bwaste of resources that could be better used for humanitarian purposes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<em>Jan Jekielek \u2063and Mimi Nguyen Ly contributed \u200bto this report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What arguments \u2062are being made by the defendants in the lawsuit, and how do they respond to \u200dthe allegations of misleading the public and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-sues-big-oil-for-alleged-climate-change-deception\/\" title=\"Newsom sues oil giants for alleged climate deception.\">undermining climate \u200dchange mitigation efforts<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  S landmark lawsuit. Governor Newsom stated, &#8220;These oil\u200d companies\u2064 knew the truth and \u200cthey were misleading\u200c the public, \u2062promoting doubt,\u200b and protecting their\u200d profits at the expense of our environment and the health of our communities.&#8221; The state&#8217;s attorney general echoed these sentiments, \u2064emphasizing\u2063 the\u2064 need for accountability and justice in holding these companies responsible for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit highlights the severe impacts of climate change on \u200cCalifornia, including devastating wildfires, rising sea levels, and worsening air quality. It \u200bargues that \u200dnot only did these oil companies contribute to these harms, \u200bbut they also\u200d actively \u200bundermined efforts\u2064 to address\u200c climate change and transition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mtg-says-democrats-climate-cult-agenda-on-electric-vehicles-traitorous-to-auto-unions\/\" title=\"MTG criticizes Democrats' EV agenda as 'betrayal' to auto unions.\">renewable \u2063energy \u200dsources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the lawsuit seeks to \u2063hold the defendants accountable for the significant financial costs\u2064 incurred by the\u2064 state due to the\u2064 damages caused by climate change. California has had \u200cto spend billions of dollars on wildfire suppression, coastal erosion mitigation, and public health interventions, among other expenses. The lawsuit asserts \u2063that the oil companies should \u2063bear the financial burden of these costs rather than passing them on to taxpayers.<\/p>\n<h3>Potential Implications<\/h3>\n<p>The outcome of this landmark lawsuit could have far-reaching\u200d implications. If successful, it may set \u2063a precedent for other states and countries to take legal action against big oil companies for\u200d their role in exacerbating climate change. It \u2063could also prompt increased regulation and oversight of the\u2062 fossil fuel industry and motivate more \u2062aggressive efforts to transition to clean, \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/outdated-solar-panels-wind-turbines-electric-car-batteries-will-clog-landfills-with-hazardous-waste-according-to-new-report\/\" title=\"Outdated Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, Electric Car Batteries Will Clog Landfills With Hazardous Waste According To New Report\">renewable energy sources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the defendants in the lawsuit argue that the courtroom is not the appropriate venue for addressing climate policy. They\u200b maintain that they have made significant efforts to reduce\u2063 their environmental impact and improve sustainability practices. The oil companies contend that the responsibility \u2064for mitigating climate change lies with policymakers and regulators,\u2063 not the\u200b industry.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of the \u200doutcome of\u2063 this lawsuit, \u200bit underscores the\u2064 urgent need for collective action \u200dto combat climate\u200d change. It highlights the\u2064 power and influence of major corporations \u200din shaping public \u2063perception\u2063 and \u200dpolicy decisions. The lawsuit serves as a reminder that transparency,\u2063 accountability, and scientific\u200b integrity are vital\u200d in addressing \u200bthe challenges posed by climate change.<\/p>\n<p>As the trial\u200b unfolds, all eyes\u200c will be on California and its efforts to hold big oil companies accountable for their actions. The state&#8217;s lawsuit \u2064represents\u2062 a pivotal moment in the fight against climate\u2063 change, \u200dshining a spotlight on the role of multinational corporations in perpetuating environmental harm. It serves as \u2063a powerful reminder that the \u200bpursuit of profit should not come \u2064at the expense of our planet&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, only through collaborative efforts between governments, businesses, and individuals can we hope to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The\u200b state \u200dof California&#8217;s lawsuit sends a clear message that the era\u200b of impunity for big oil companies is coming to\u200c an end, and they will\u200b be held responsible for their contributions to the climate crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The state of California has sued five oil companies and the largest oil and gas lobby in the US, alleging that they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels, leading to climate change-related harm. 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