16 communities in Puerto Rico file climate lawsuit against Big Oil

Edited by Ed Newman
2022-12-02 11:26:20

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In Puerto Rico, 16 municipalities have filed a lawsuit against Chevron, ExxonMobil, 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. 

San Juan, December 2 (RHC)-- In Puerto Rico, 16 municipalities have filed a lawsuit against Chevron, ExxonMobil, 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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