The lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to warn the public about the role of fossil fuels in climate change:
A number of other states and cities have filed similar suits against oil and gas companies in recent years.
“As the energy system evolves, so will our business, to provide the mix of products that our customers need and extend the economic and social benefits of energy access to everyone," the company said. Shell said, however, that “a truly collaborative, society-wide approach" was required and the courtroom was not “the right venue.
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