Campaigns Influence US Judges' Perspectives on Climate Litigation

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright participated in seminars for judges while he was an executive in the fracking industry. As various cities and states pursue lawsuits against major oil companies for alleged concealment of the risks associated with their products, some rightwing organizations are attempting to undermine these legal efforts. They assert that the attorneys involved are collaborating with an environmental legal education non-profit to bias federal judges against the oil sector. However, a law firm involved in the litigation argues that it is actually fossil fuel-backed groups that are trying to influence the judiciary in their favor, citing evidence such as seminars featuring pro-industry speakers, including Chris Wright.