In response to the ongoing climate crisis exacerbated by fossil fuel companies, Hawaiʻi has filed a lawsuit against major oil corporations like ExxonMobil and Chevron. This follows a tragic wildfire in Lāhainā that killed over 100 people and resulted in massive damage. The lawsuit accuses these companies of a long history of deception and greenwashing, aimed at obscuring their responsibility in climate-related disasters. Attorney General Anne Lopez seeks damages on behalf of communities statewide, emphasizing the need for accountability for the costs of climate adaptation and recovery.
Hawaiʻi's lawsuit against major oil companies is a key response to the devastating impact of climate change on its communities, aiming to hold them accountable.
Hawaiʻi's statewide lawsuit accuses oil companies of deceiving the public about the climate risks and demands damages for the rising costs of survival.
Governor Josh Green emphasized that climate crisis costs must fall on the oil companies that misled consumers about the dangers of their fossil fuel products.
The lawsuit is part of an increasing trend among states to seek accountability from fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change-related disasters.
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