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Issue #17: can’t stop thinking about 👢, Boston’s fight against plastic, how ALL football fans became Swifties💫
The Verticale
October 02, 2023
Hiya! Buckle up for some conscious tips, tricks, and news. This week, Taylor Swift created the Kansas City Chiefs– turns out, they did not exist before this #realnews.
In the meantime, Massachusetts will become the first state to ban plastic water bottles.
In Today’s issue:
California is stepping up and suing Big Fossil Fuel
Fall boots that would make Carrie Bradshaw squeal
Starbucks plans to upgrade their iconic cups
Conscious News to Obsess Over
Something borrowed, something blue, and something new
First straws, now cups, Starbucks is making some conscious changes
The only cocktail that doesn’t require you to beg for the bartender's attention
The dirty secret behind H&M’s sustainability promise
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, visit Mexico City at 9pm
Candle-loving spooky girlies unite!
Things to Buy: Fall Boots Edition
Love is Blind... but fashion is not. One thing we love about those reality star romantics is that they’re always dressed to the T. While we can't all be lucky enough to find love in a pod, we can buy love in the form of these braided black booties - or in these studded Lindy slingbacks. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability– made evident by sustainable Spain-based Alohas. Ready to ship just in time for Fall 🍂
California Sues Exxon, Shell, and Other Fossil Fuel Giants for Climate Deception
California is the state, currently. In a bold move against major oil companies, the state of California has filed a heavy-duty lawsuit alleging a decades-long campaign of deception regarding the link between fossil fuel production and climate change. This legal action, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, targets not only five major oil corporations (including Exxon, Shell, BP, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips) but also the American Petroleum Institute (API), the trade organization representing them.
The key points of the lawsuit:
Deception Allegations: The 135-page legal complaint asserts that BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil, and Shell, along with the API, orchestrated a lengthy campaign to hide the connection between fossil fuel production and climate change. This alleged cover-up dates back to at least the 1970s.
Impact of Deception: California claims that the deliberate misinformation campaign has hampered public response to climate change.
Remedies Sought: The lawsuit seeks to establish an abatement fund financed by the defendants. This fund would support recovery efforts for future climate change-related damage.
Legal Precedent: This lawsuit draws inspiration from past litigation against tobacco and opioid companies.
What this means for the future:
California's lawsuit against the fossil fuel industry isn't just a legal showdown; it's a game-changer for climate action and corporate ethics! This battle has major implications for future climate cases and is sparking a heated debate on corporate accountability in the era of climate change. We know what side we’re on 😉