US City Files Lawsuit Against 26 Oil, Gas Companies For Climate Change

Washington, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2018 ) :The US city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit on Saturday against 26 oil and gas companies and entities, including BP Plc, Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Corp.

It was the latest in a string of cases attempting to hold oil and gas companies responsible for climate change caused by carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels.

Baltimore is vulnerable to any rise in sea level because it has 60 miles (96 km) of coastline and one of the country's largest ports, according to the complaint, which points to research linking oil and gas production with rising sea levels.

The city's suit said Baltimore has been impacted by sea level rise and climate change leading to "property damage, economic injuries and impacts to public health."It noted the Baltimore area has suffered two 1,000-year storms within three years.