California Sues Oil Giants for Climate Change Deception and Environmental Harm

California is suing 5 major oil companies for deceiving the public about climate change risks and causing environmental damage.

The lawsuit alleges the companies knew since the 1960s that fossil fuel use causes global warming but misled the public.

The complaint cites internal company memos as evidence the oil firms knew their products cause climate change.

California seeks compensation for climate change impacts like wildfires, droughts, and heat waves.

The lawsuit aims to stop the companies from making false statements on fossil fuels' climate impacts and force them to pay damages.