We Can’t Sue Big Oil Out of Existence
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TL;DR
- Climate activists are using lawsuits, modeled on tobacco litigation, to hold oil and gas companies liable for climate change.
- These suits are criticized for trying to impose climate targets through judicial decisions rather than democratic legislative processes.
- The scientific basis for attributing specific climate damages to fossil fuel companies and proving corporate cover-ups is questioned.
- The author argues that addressing climate change requires legislative action and technological advancements, not court-imposed penalties.
- The article also touches on unrelated topics like a Pentagon decision on wind power, the retirement of the RCP8.5 climate scenario, advancements in nuclear and geothermal energy, and an op-ed suggesting Democrats de-emphasize climate change policy.