California Takes on Big Oil in Lawsuit Over Climate Change Deception

California has filed a lawsuit against major oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP, accusing them of covering up the risks of climate change and misleading the public. The state alleges that the companies knew about the environmental consequences of their products but engaged in a decades-long campaign to deceive consumers and policymakers. The lawsuit seeks financial compensation for the damage caused by climate change and aims to hold the oil industry accountable for its role in exacerbating global warming.