Democrats request US Justice Department to investigate major oil companies and trade groups for allegedly deceiving the public about climate change impacts.

Democrats urge US Justice Department to investigate major oil companies and their trade groups for allegedly deceiving the public about the impacts of climate change for decades, based on a three-year investigation led by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The committees claim there is enough evidence for potential violations of federal statutes and liken the practices to the tobacco industry's actions.

May 22, 2024
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