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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Dharna Noor

Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in ‘alarming’ bills

Pumpjacks operating at an oil field.
Pumpjacks operating at an oil field in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates.

New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, respectively, would give oil and gas companies broad legal immunity from policies and lawsuits aimed at holding the industry accountable for damages caused by its emissions.

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