California’s Lawsuit Against Big Oil May Be a Gamechanger

Unregulated capitalism fosters dishonesty, seen in climate change denial, tobacco, and the opioid crisis.

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California's AG, Rob Bonta, files 135-page lawsuit against major oil companies in a climate change battle.

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Bonta accuses oil companies of hiding climate change truths to boost profits, calling for accountability.

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Bonta, born to a Filipino-American family with labor activist roots, pursued a Yale law degree and entered politics.

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He's committed to fighting for vulnerable working-class and frontline communities against climate change impacts.

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Human-induced climate change has led to devastating wildfires in California, affecting famous figures and communities.

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In 2018, wildfires destroyed Miley Cyrus's home and others, causing celebrities to lose their properties.

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Celebrities recover, but farm laborers face health and financial challenges due to wildfires, even losing homes.

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