The American Petroleum Institute (API) is facing legal action as a defendant in a case filed in the Superior Court in San Francisco. As an industry trade group representing oil and gas companies, the API is one of several defendants accused of contributing to global climate change and violating consumer protection laws. The case marks a significant development in the ongoing effort to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their impact on the environment and the public.
1. The American Petroleum Institute (API) is facing legal action in San Francisco, accused of contributing to global climate change and violating consumer protection laws.
2. The API is a powerful lobbying force in Washington and represents the interests of the oil and gas industry.
3. The lawsuit alleges that the API knowingly misled the public about the dangers of fossil fuels and their contribution to climate change.
4. The plaintiffs argue that this misinformation campaign has caused significant harm to communities and the environment.
5. If the lawsuit is successful, it could have far-reaching implications for the oil and gas industry and their ability to continue operating without accountability.
In 2019, the API spent over $6 million on lobbying efforts, including initiatives opposed to climate regulations, according to public records.
Francisco. The API represents the interests of the oil and gas industry and has been a powerful lobbying force in Washington. The lawsuit alleges that the API, along with the other defendants, knowingly misled the public about the dangers of fossil fuels and their contribution to climate change. The plaintiffs argue that this misinformation campaign has caused significant harm to communities and the environment. If the lawsuit is successful, it could have far-reaching implications for the oil and gas industry and their ability to continue operating without accountability.