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Oregon judge lets Multnomah County climate lawsuit proceed
Original: Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance
A Multnomah County, Oregon judge has ruled that the county's climate lawsuit against major fossil fuel companies can move forward. The case seeks to hold the industry accountable for damages tied to climate change, and the ruling allows litigation to advance despite companies' efforts to have it dismissed.
Why now: It is a notable procedural victory for climate litigation against fossil fuel companies in the United States.
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- Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance · The Portland Tribune
- Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance · Bend Bulletin
- Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance · Oregon Capital Chronicle
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