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Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon

Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon
NYT Science Friday 26 June 2026, 14:36 UTC By Karen Zraick 1 min read
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Richard Schechter, a lawyer for Multnomah County in Oregon, addressing the judge in court on Wednesday.

Richard Schechter, a lawyer for Multnomah County in Oregon, addressing the judge in court on Wednesday.
Oregon (LOCATION) Richard Schechter (PERSON) Multnomah County (LOCATION)
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