Can a City Really Sue an Oil Company for Climate Change?

Published: May 29, 2018, 9:07 a.m.

b'The city of Richmond, Calif. juts into the San Francisco Bay like the head of a rhinoceros looking west across the water, toward San Quentin State Prison and the tony towns north of the Golden Gate. It\\u2019s a low, industrial town, and 2,900 acres of it is an oil refinery. Chevron is Richmond\\u2019s biggest employer, and through taxes contributes about a quarter of the city\\u2019s total budget. Chevron is also Richmond\\u2019s eternal nemesis. Industrial accidents are an ongoing issue.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'