Experts say climate crisis was likely responsible for a quarter of the dryness that fueled the fires’ rapid spreadAs Los Angeles’s deadly wildfires continue to burn, a group of survivors is taking aim at the industry most responsible for fueling climate disasters: fossil fuels.Residents impacted by the blazes lamented during a Thursday conference call losing their homes and communities and called for litigation and policies that could force big oil to pay for the damages. In the coming days, lawmakers will introduce legislation with that aim in mind. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/16/los-angeles-wildfires-fossil-fuels-big-oil
Author : Dharna Noor
Publish date : 2025-01-17 00:02:00
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‘Big oil’s negligence’: LA residents call on fossil fuel industry to pay for wildfire damages
