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'Hiding tracks' in climate change litigation is necessary so it can look 'academic,' critic says


Wasserman also played a critical role in Minnesota s litigation, connecting activist lawyers with local climate change activists like
Michael Noble head of the Minnesota-based organization Fresh Energy who served as a local front for the project.
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According to its website, Fresh Energy s mission is to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies with a focus on speeding Minnesota s transition to clean energy.
On April 19, 2019, Fresh Energy sent Ellison a nearly 50-page long document titled Potential Lawsuit against Fossil Fuel Companies for Minnesota Climate Change Damages, which encouraged legal action against energy companies. ....

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Minnesota GOP lawmakers want insight into origins of AG Ellison's Big Oil lawsuit


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Republican lawmakers are considering launching an investigation to review the origins of Minnesota Attorney General Ellison s climate change lawsuit against Big Oil.
Rachel Aplikowski, communications director for the Senate Republican Caucus, said the use of outside counsel to pursue the litigation and whether Ellison has been completely transparent about the foundation of the case is raising concerns among leadership.
I am very concerned about any outside influence on the duties and responsibilities of the Minnesota AG’s office, Aplikowski said.
Minnesotans deserve an Attorney General’s office that is focused on the most pressing needs of Minnesotans, not on the wish list of liberal, special interest groups from New York. ....

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