In a previous article, we had referred to the lawsuit filed by the Massachusetts Attorney General alleging that ExxonMobil was misleading consumers and investors about its role in climate change. More specifically, the U.S. oil giant was accused of downplaying the impact of its fossil fuel products on climate change and the risks climate change posed to its business, in an effort to boost profit and its stock price. In defence, Exxon argued that it wanted to inform the public about the environmental benefits of its products and about its climate policies. Last Wednesday, the judge ruled against Exxon’s bid to dismiss the case, citing its failure to show that the lawsuit was meant to silence its views on climate change.
