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Climate@slrpnk.net · 2 years ago

Taking Big Oil to court for 'climate homicide' isn't as far-fetched as it sounds

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Taking Big Oil to court for 'climate homicide' isn't as far-fetched as it sounds

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Climate@slrpnk.net · 2 years ago

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Scholars are making the case that fossil fuel companies could be charged with murder. Prosecutors are paying attention.

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I assure you that system is by design to reduce accountability

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