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Back to EpisodesTennessee Passes Climate Change Lawsuit Shield for Oil Companies
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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill shielding oil and gas companies from climate change lawsuits, drawing from a template pushed by groups opposing environmental rules. The measure blocks state residents and local governments from holding these firms accountable for climate change damages, aligning with the states history of supporting the fossil fuel sector. The bill now heads to Governor Bill Lee for his decision, as the national pushback against climate suits continues.
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