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Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For 'Suppressing' EVs

The State of Michigan alleges in a lawsuit that BP, Chevron, Exxon and other oil giants have been a 'cartel' that's 'suppressed innovation' around EVs.

InsideEVs · Jan 25

Red-state Republicans seek climate ‘liability shield’ for fossil fuel industry

If enacted, Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over role in climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

Big oil is waging ‘biggest campaign of political interference in US history’, senator says

Fossil fuel groups poured a record $96m into Trump ahead of the 2024 election, demanding more scrutiny, not less, says Sheldon Whitehouse

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2025

Senate Democrats to investigate Trump’s reported big oil ‘deal’

Two committees inquiring after reports of ex-president’s offer to roll back dozens of regulations for $1bn campaign donations

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2024

California's lawsuit says oil giants downplayed climate change. Here's what to know

California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters.

WEKU · Sep 16, 2023

Big Oil’s War Against ‘Woke Capitalism’

The fossil fuel industry and right-wing activists are increasingly targeting investors that consider environmental and social issues — but is it working?

Capital & Main · Jul 26, 2023