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As governments around the world take action to tackle climate change, it's been revealed that some fossil fuel companies are suing in response. Here's why 👇

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Five big companies, including British companies Rockhopper and Ascent, are suing governments around the world for $18 billion (£13bn) for a possible loss of earnings due to climate action.

That's according to research by @GlobalJusticeUK

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According to Global Justice Now, five of the largest lawsuits underway are being brought by these fossil fuel companies 👇

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But what are they suing for?

Rockhopper V Italy - $325m (£234.8m) in a dispute related to a ban on offshore oil drilling

TC Energy V US - $15bn (£10.9bn) after the Biden administration cancelled the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline

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