America has long considered Europe an exemplar and leader in cultural and political thought

The Hague’s Appeals Court judges overturned a May 2021 District Court order requiring that Shell Oil Company accelerate its greenhouse gas emissions reduction levels to 45% by 2030 .

The jury is still out, as 30-plus U.S. state and local climate lawsuits are still pending.

A Maryland circuit court in Maryland dismissed the City of Baltimore 's lawsuit alleging violations of Maryland 's nuisance, trespass and deceptive marketing laws.

Liberal state politicians want “green, renewable” electricity but know it’s expensive.

To make it seem cheaper, they support tax-funded and deficit-increasing subsidies and states and municipalities that drag energy companies into $5-trillion tobacco-style legal settlements.

President-elect Trump has numerous energy and climate options at his disposal.