Red-state Republicans seek climate ‘liability shield’ for fossil fuel industry

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By Dharna Noor, The GuardianJan 18, 2026, 2:00 pm299 ptsTop
U.S. lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability. In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil lawsuits against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis, unless plaintiffs allege violations of specific environmental or labor laws.…

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