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Utah Law Shields Fossil Fuel Companies from Accountability

4/7/2026

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Utah enacted legislation that limits residents' ability to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages.
Critics say the law prioritizes corporate profits over community welfare.
Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) signed the bill and shielded companies from civil or criminal liability unless specified conditions are met.
The move reflects a national trend as states consider similar immunity amid rising climate lawsuits against oil companies.

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Utah enacted legislation that limits residents' ability to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages.
Critics say the law prioritizes corporate profits over community welfare.
Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) signed the bill and shielded companies from civil or criminal liability unless specified conditions are met.
The move reflects a national trend as states consider similar immunity amid rising climate lawsuits against oil companies.