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Why Cities and States Are Fighting Climate Change in Courtrooms

Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather.

By Karen Zraick and Claire BrownOctober 5, 2026
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Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather.

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