Victoria has become the first city in British Columbia to support a class action lawsuit calling on fossil companies to cover their fair share of the costs municipalities will incur as a result of climate change.

“Our province is in a climate emergency, and response from fossil fuel companies has been inadequate,” said Councillor Ben Isitt. “The cost of climate change has been overwhelming for local governments in B.C., and taxpayers shouldn’t be the only ones paying for the impacts.” #bcpoli

https://theenergymix.com/2019/01/23/victoria-supports-class-action-lawsuit-to-hold-fossils-accountable/