Oregon county sues fossil fuel companies, alleging they caused deadly 2021 heat wave in Northwest

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The lawsuit from Multnomah County lists 17 defendants and says the heat dome was 'a direct and foreseeable consequence' of oil companies’ actions.

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The lawsuit says the record heat wave required emergency care for hundreds of people, provoked an uptick in crime and required the county to spend"taxpayer money to provide people with shelter, cooling centers, fans, food, portable air conditioners, clothes, and water." "Still, the County lacks the resources to adequately prepare for comparable or more severe heat extremes," the lawsuit says.

“This action has no impact on our intention to invest billions of dollars to leading the way in a thoughtful energy transition that takes the world to net zero carbon emissions,” the spokesperson said in the statement.

 

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