Congress Moves to Block Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Companies
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Republicans in Congress are pushing to protect fossil fuel companies from lawsuits over their role in climate change. The companies produce heat-trapping gases linked to deadly, record-setting disasters worldwide.
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee will debate and vote on a bill introduced in April by a Republican representative. The bill aims to shield the industry from legal liability.