California Sues Big Oil Companies for Climate Change Deception and Damages

California has sued 5 major oil companies - Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips and Chevron - for allegedly downplaying climate change risks while profiting from fossil fuels.
The lawsuit alleges the companies knew since the 1950s that their products would cause global warming, but spread misinformation.
California's attorney general claims the companies' actions delayed climate action and caused billions in damage from disasters.
The lawsuit aims to create a fund to compensate for future climate-related disasters in California.
This is the most significant lawsuit holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate impacts and disinformation.

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