Climate lawfare in blue-state courts could hurt US energy consumers, expert says: 'Huge effect'

Climate change advocates are using "tiny jurisdictions" across the country to push their priorities through civil lawsuits, in an effort that could have significant national-level impacts on domestic oil production and even other industries, a conservative consumer advocate warns.

President Donald Trump has taken steps to unleash a sweeping domestic energy agenda, including through preemptive lawsuits in at least four states aimed at preventing them from suing fossil fuel companies over climate change damages.