Charleston climate case sparks national security debate in federal court

Charleston climate case sparks national security debate in federal court

A South Carolina judge questioned whether a local lawsuit accusing oil companies of climate deception could undermine national security, as President Trump’s executive order claims.Karen Zraick reports for The New York Times.In short:The City of Charleston is suing ExxonMobil, Chevron, and others for allegedly misleading the public about climate risks, arguing their actions intensified the impact of global warming on the flood-prone coastal city…