Could You Really Charge Oil Companies with Murder? Plus: Supreme Court Climate Update
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Criminal Charges Against Oil Companies for Climate Change Deaths
Exploring the potential for criminal charges, including homicide, against oil companies for their role in causing climate change-induced deaths. The chapter delves into the comparison between civil suits and criminal law, highlighting the advantages of criminal law in holding corporations accountable. It discusses the challenges in proving causation and the mental state of defendants, emphasizing the need to explore all avenues, including criminal charges, for climate accountability.
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