California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage

[Collection]The state of California has filed a lawsuit against major oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and BP, accusing them of deceiving the public about the risks of fossil fuels and their role in causing climate change-related disasters. The lawsuit seeks the creation of a fund financed by the companies to cover the costs of recovery efforts from storms and fires.