The global climate agreement reached at COP28 in Dubai could lead to lawsuits against oil companies and fossil-fuel-reliant countries. The agreement’s language about shifting away from oil, natural gas, and coal strengthens evidence that fossil fuels are contributing to climate change. Climate advocates are likely to use this in court to push governments to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels or halt new oil, gas and coal projects. However, the Dubai agreement lacks the overall force of the Paris Agreement, as it does not require specific action from any one country. The language around transitioning away from fossil fuels is also considered soft from an enforcement perspective, particularly in the US.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
