California Governor Blames Fossil Fuel Companies for the Climate Crisis
- Newsom’s remarks follow California’s move to sue oil giants
- The governor also said he’ll sign a climate disclosure bill
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California Governor Gavin Newsom accused oil giants of “lying,” saying a landmark lawsuit his state filed aims to hold them accountable for reaping excessive profits at the expense of the state’s residents and the environment.
“The climate crisis is, after all, a fossil fuel crisis,” Newsom said on Sunday at the opening ceremony of New York City’s Climate Week. “They continue to play us for fools. I’ve had enough and I’m sick and tired of this.”