CHANGING THE CONVERSATION AROUND BIG OIL CLIMATE COMMITMENTS

Note By: Hannah Thompson

In this Note, Hannah Thompson contends that Big Oil companies should be held accountable for their deceptive advertising practices through widespread consumer protection lawsuits and private actors. Thompson highlights that Big Oil’s greenwashing is unprotected as commercial speech under the First Amendment. Thompson argues that holding Big Oil companies liable for greenwashing will transform conversations around climate commitments in a way that promotes substantial action.