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Chicago's Legal Battle Against Big Oil

A Tale of Misguided Intentions and Unsubstantiated Claims

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Dr. Matthew Wielicki
Feb 21, 2024
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The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against five major oil and gas companies, including BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Shell, as well as the American Petroleum Institute, alleging that these companies have engaged in climate deception by misleading consumers about the dangers of climate change associated with their products. The lawsui…

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