New York court dismisses city’s climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

Published 03:44 on January 18, 2025  /  Last updated at 03:44 on January 18, 2025  / /  Americas, US

The City of New York has effectively lost its lawsuit against several oil giants, failing to prove their claim that the companies misled consumers in marketing of climate-friendly practices, according to a decision filed in state court on Tuesday.
The City of New York has effectively lost its lawsuit against several oil giants, failing to prove their claim that the companies misled consumers in marketing of climate-friendly practices, according to a decision filed in state court on Tuesday.


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