Puerto Rico has withdrawn its 2024 climate lawsuit against major oil companies, just after the US Justice Department's recent moves against similar state lawsuits. Filed in July, Puerto Rico alleged that these companies misled the public about climate risks associated with their products. This dismissal comes amidst a growing wave of litigation across the US addressing climate accountability and reflects the Trump administration's strong opposition to such legal actions. The implications of this dismissal remain unclear, particularly regarding the influence of political changes within the territory.
Friday's filing from Puerto Rico did not list a reason for the lawsuit's dismissal, raising questions about potential influences from the Trump administration's legal actions.
In court filings on Wednesday, his justice department claimed the Clean Air Act displaces states' ability to regulate greenhouse gas outside their borders.
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