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After losing a climate case in a Louisiana courtroom, Chevron wants a change of venue

Lawyers for the oil giant argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that the matter belongs in federal court. But the heavily Republican state responded that a $744.6 million jury award in state court should stand.

by Lee Hedgepeth, Inside Climate News January 16, 2026 Updated January 18, 2026

Judge rules permit for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential climate impacts

Judge Penelope Richard cited the close vicinity of other export terminals as a factor in her decision, saying the state “failed to consider the secondary and cumulative impacts” of these facilities on climate change in the coastal zone.

by Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator October 17, 2025 Updated January 2, 2026

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After losing a climate case in a Louisiana courtroom, Chevron wants a change of venue

Judge rules permit for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential climate impacts

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