Alaskan village sues power companies over climate change
A tiny Alaska village is suing two dozen oil, power and coal companies, claiming that the large amounts of greenhouse gases they emit contribute to the global warming they say threatens the community's existence.
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- Simon_S
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I wonder how this case is going to develop. Check out this pod with Adam Yamaguchi as he travels to Alaska to witness some of the dramatic effects of climate change.
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The assholes will just stand behind the US govt and shake an angry fist. Then give the US a blowjob for some legal protection "no proof" bullshit.
hmm, I'm happy this is happening. Angry that i have a good idea how it will pan out.
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- Social_Fuzz
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I'm all for fixing up the environment ... but any cash should go to fixing problems ... not used to pay off .00000001 % of the affected world population
and really ... just the power companies? What about McDonalds ... Methane from cows is just as damaging
methinks a lawyer is looking for a good payday
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