As climate lawsuits advance, the oil industry enters ‘panic mode’

Grist
By Kate YoderJul 24, 2026, 4:45 am110 pts
Could the oil industry be held responsible for fueling the extreme heat that led to a woman’s death? That’s the question at the heart of a novel lawsuit in Washington state. Misti Leon’s mother died from overheating during the hottest day in state history in June 2021, when temperatures climbed to 108…

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