“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability
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Source: ProPublica
Published: 2026-04-07 19:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Environment
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Military & Defence, Energy, Law & Courts, US Politics, Business & Economy, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict
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Across the country, Republican-led state legislatures are passing a slate of laws that effectively shield oil and gas companies from legal claims that they are responsible for the destruction and mounting toll caused by climate change. Fifteen laws have either been passed or are currently being debated in 11 states.
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