Holding Big Oil responsible through climate litigation
Economics for Rebels
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Examining the Legal and Moral Implications of Climate Litigation Against Big Oil
Delve into the complexities of holding oil companies accountable for climate change through litigation, exploring the collective responsibility of companies like Exxon and the challenges of proving moral culpability. Uncover the role of economic consultants in legitimizing big oil interests and the need for professionals to come forward with their stories. The chapter also discusses critiques of economic models in climate policy, the emergence of ecological economics, and the progress in suing fossil fuel companies for climate damages.
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