Global Challenge Requires International Response
U.S. oil company Chevron, along with other major oil companies, may see a climate change lawsuit against them dismissed. The lawsuit, filed by the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA), aimed to hold the industry accountable for alleged deception regarding the science of climate change and its impact on the oceans. However, Chevron argues that climate change is a global challenge that requires an international policy response, rather than individual lawsuits.
Impact on Oceans and Fishermen
The PCFFA’s lawsuit, which dates back to November 2018, claims that the changing oceans caused by climate change have had a detrimental effect on wildlife and businesses reliant on the maritime economy. The closure of the Dungeness crab fisheries, a lucrative industry on the West Coast, was specifically highlighted. The association argues that major oil companies have known for decades about the consequences of their fossil fuel products.
Litigation by Sher Edling
Sher Edling, a California law firm specializing in climate change cases, represented the PCFFA in court. The firm has pursued similar litigation on behalf of various states and cities across the United States. However, the fate of these cases remains uncertain, with one case already dismissed in 2021. The law firm did not provide a comment regarding the potential dismissal of the PCFFA lawsuit.
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