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flag California blocks bill allowing disaster victims to sue fossil fuel companies for damages.

flag California lawmakers have blocked a bill that would have allowed victims of natural disasters like fires and floods to sue oil and gas companies for damages over $10,000. flag Critics warned the bill could raise gas prices and make it hard to prove company responsibility for specific disasters. flag The bill's supporters, including State Senator Scott Wiener, argued it was necessary to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change impacts.

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