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75% of Likely US Voters Oppose Giving Big Oil Immunity From Climate Lawsuits

President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have sought to stop state-level lawsuits aimed at holding oil and gas companies responsible for climate-related damage. But most voters don't think they should be immune from accountability. In a poll released last week by Data for Progress, 75% of likely voters said they would oppose legislation that…

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