ADVISORY: Baltimore Announces Action Against Fossil Fuel Companies to Protect Taxpayers
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Catherine E. Pugh Mayor, 250 City Hall • Baltimore, Maryland 21202 • 410-396-3835 • Fax: 410-576-9425 Better Schools. Safer Streets. Stronger Neighborhoods. |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT |
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Friday, July 20, 2018 |
James E. Bentley II |
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Baltimore Announces Action Against Fossil Fuel Companies To Protect Taxpayers from the Costs and Consequences of Climate Change |
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WHAT: |
BALTIMORE, Md. — Mayor Catherine E. Pugh will be joined by the Baltimore City Solicitor Andre M. Davis to announce Baltimore's legal action against the top oil and gas companies on behalf of the citizens of Baltimore. The lawsuit cites damages associated with sea level rise and changes to the hydrologic cycle that include more frequent and severe heat waves, drought, and extreme precipitation events, all of which are caused by the companies’ products. |
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WHO: |
Mayor Catherine E. Pugh
Andre M. Davis, Baltimore City Solicitor |
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WHEN: |
Friday, July 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
Mayor's Executive Conference Room City Hall, 2nd Floor 100 N. Holliday Street
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