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NEW YORK SUES OIL COMPANIES OVER CLIMATE CHANGE NEW YORK CITY, USA | 10 JANUARY 2018 New York City is suing five major oil companies, claiming they have contributed to global warming. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will be seeking billions in the lawsuit to recoup money spent by the city for resiliency efforts related to climate change. The defendants in the city's federal lawsuit are BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell. We are currently operational with live broadcast facilities from AP's brand new bureau in downtown Manhattan. For up to the minute updates follow our Twitter account @AP_GMS AP BOOKINGS NEW YORK +1 212 621 7420 bookings@ap.org aptn.com/gms Follow us: @AP_GMS View Live Positions