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901 Bills Would Ban Liability Lawsuits For Climate Change

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BeauHD @ Slashdot · 03/17/2026 07:00 EDT

Bills Would Ban Liability Lawsuits For Climate Change

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Inside Climate News: Republican lawmakers in multiple states and Congress are advancing proposals to shield polluters from climate accountability and prevent any type of liability for climate change harms -- even as these harms and their associated costs continue to mount. It's the latest in a counter-offensive that has unfolded on multiple fronts, from the halls of Congress and the White House to courts and state attorneys general offices across the country.

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