How a single litigator challenged the invincibility of ExxonMobil
In short: Oil giants often appear untouchable, but legal precedents are shifting. Melinda Janki shares her experience using existing laws to secure historic victories against ExxonMobil in Guyana.
Climate justice litigator Melinda Jank explores the hidden vulnerabilities of global oil corporations. By focusing on her legal battles in Guyana, she demonstrates how established legal frameworks can be repurposed as instruments for environmental accountability and significant change.
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