Publication date:
March 27, 2024
Philadelphia County Sues Major Oil Companies Over Climate Impact
A lawsuit filed by a Philadelphia county accuses major oil companies of misleading the public about the environmental impact of their operations.
Environmental
A recent legal action taken by a county near Philadelphia targets several oil conglomerates, alleging they have long obscured the true extent of their environmental impact. The lawsuit posits that these corporations were aware as early as the 1950s of the detrimental consequences their operations posed to the planet. This case is part of a growing trend where local governments hold large fossil fuel producers accountable for contributing to climate change and its related costs.