US Justice Department sues Minnesota to block climate lawsuit
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Minnesota's climate-related case against major fossil fuel companies.The federal filing aims to stop the state action, which targets major players in the fossil fuel industry over their role in climate change.The move adds a new layer to an already contested legal fight over whether states can pursue climate liability claims against energy companies.It also places the federal government directly against a state court case.The underlying Minnesota lawsuit is part of a wider set of climate-related legal challenges brought by states and local governments against fossil fuel firms.The federal action... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
