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Republicans Move to Shield Fossil Fuel Firms from Climate Lawsuits

4/3/2026

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Republicans push to shield fossil fuel companies from climate claims at state and federal levels.
The measure seeks broad immunity similar to protections for gun manufacturers.
Exxon Mobil Corporation and Chevron Corporation face lawsuits alleging they contributed to warming.
Utah became the first state to pass such a law.
New York is pursuing $75 billion in damages over 25 years.

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Republicans push to shield fossil fuel companies from climate claims at state and federal levels.
The measure seeks broad immunity similar to protections for gun manufacturers.
Exxon Mobil Corporation and Chevron Corporation face lawsuits alleging they contributed to warming.
Utah became the first state to pass such a law.
New York is pursuing $75 billion in damages over 25 years.