Author name: Alison Taylor

The supreme court on Monday rebuffed an appeal by major oil companies that want to face the litigation in federal courts, rather than in state courts, which are seen as more favorable to plaintiffs. The cases have been compared to tobacco lawsuits in the 1990s that resulted in a settlement of more than $200bn and changed how cigarettes are advertised and sold in the US. (Article from The Guardian) Read More

A coalition of Canada’s six largest oil sands companies is facing a new complaint with the Competition Bureau for an advertising campaign that Greenpeace Canada says is spreading dangerous climate disinformation. (Article from Ricochet Media) Read More

At the evening’s council meeting on March 7th, 2023, there was a unanimous vote for the Town of Gibsons to work with other local governments in BC to file a class action lawsuit to recover costs from global fossil fuel companies. (Article from the Coast Reporter) Read More

It is critical that the majority – and especially the 39% who strongly support their local governments suing Big Oil – speak out to answer questions and correct misunderstandings to bring people into this campaign. In this post we respond to some of the social media mudslinging and questions/criticisms circulating on the internet. (Article from West Coast Environmental Law) Read More