Legal Battle of Crabbers Against Oil Companies

This chapter explores the legal actions taken by crabbers against oil companies for their alleged role in climate change and its impact on crab populations. It discusses the history of environmental knowledge held by these companies, the deliberate strategies to sow doubt about climate science, and the significant increase in emissions since the late 1980s. The chapter highlights the lawsuit as a means to hold oil companies accountable and emphasizes the connection between warming oceans, climate change, and the livelihood of commercial fishermen.