In 2021, Multnomah County, Oregon faced a deadly heat dome, where temperatures reached as high as 116F and more than 60 people were killed in that county alone.
Through attribution science, this extreme heat event has been directly linked to fossil fuel-driven climate change.
Now, Multnomah County is seeking justice through the courts in an ongoing lawsuit against the fossil fuel industry, the industry most responsible for climate damages and deception. The suit specifically names companies including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips, trade associations including the American Petroleum Institute and the Western States Petroleum Association, consultants including McKinsey and Company, and utilities including NW Natural, as defendants.
Related resources
Feature
2024 Annual Report
With your help, we made significant strides toward a better future in 2024.
Activist Resource
A Path Forward
We know the next four years will be a dangerous time for our country and for everyone who cares about a safe, sustainable, and just future.
Video
Sea level rise, explained by kids
Young people have a lot to say about how global warming is changing the world.
Feature
Science Hub for Climate Litigation
We're connecting scientific experts, legal scholars, and practitioners working at the intersection of science and climate litigation.