A Massachusetts judge has ordered Exxon Mobil to submit 40 years of documents regarding the company’s studies of the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. Exxon Mobil had argued that Atty. In her 14-page order, Brieger disagreed with Exxon Mobil and backed Healey’s actions. Exxon Mobil has rejected allegations that it suppressed climate change research contained in media reports. U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance), who had called on federal authorities to investigate Exxon Mobil, said the judge’s decision offers another avenue for consumer protection.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 12, 2017 19:53 UTC