Court Slaps Down NYC’s Latest Attempt to Punish Energy Companies for Climate Change

New York City suffered a major setback earlier this month in its campaign to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change.

A New York state appellate court rejected New York City’s claims that major fossil fuel companies misled consumers through allegedly deceptive environmental “greenwashing” campaigns, with the five-judge panel unanimously affirming the lower court’s dismissal of the case.

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New York City suffered a major setback earlier this month in its campaign to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change.

A New York state appellate court rejected New York City’s claims that major fossil fuel companies misled consumers through allegedly deceptive environmental “greenwashing” campaigns, with the five-judge panel unanimously affirming the lower court’s dismissal of the case.