Exxon sues California over climate laws, alleging free speech violations

Cars are seen at an Exxon gas station in Brooklyn, New York City, on 23 November 2021.Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters Exxon, an oil firm consistently ranked among the world’s top contributors to global carbon emissions, is suing the state of California over two climate-focused state laws, arguing that the rules infringe upon the corporation’s right to free speech. The 2023 laws, known collectively as the California Climate Accountability Package, will require large companies doing business in the state t ...