City and County of Honolulu v. Sunoco LP, et al.
The City and County of Honolulu, along with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, have taken legal action against several oil and gas companies, such as Chevron, BP, and ExxonMobil, for their role in contributing to climate change and its negative effects on Hawaii. The lawsuit claims that the defendants' use of fossil fuels has caused harm to Hawaii and cites news coverage from the 1980s to the 2000s as evidence. This news coverage highlights the potential consequences of climate change on Hawaii, including flooding and rising sea levels, and emphasizes the role of fossil fuels in causing climate change. The lawsuit may seek damages or other forms of relief for the harm caused by climate change.
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