There are now more than 30 active lawsuits across the country accusing energy producers of misleading the public about carbon emissions and climate change. If successful, these suits could destroy millions of jobs and raise the energy cost of every consumer in America. Let me start with the legal foundations. General Kobach, have any of these climate lawsuits brought under public nuisance or similar theories been upheld on the merits by a federal appellate court? (01:49–01:57)
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Asserts that successful climate lawsuits could destroy jobs and increase energy costs in America.
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