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		rebuilder on Aug 9, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: NY State alleges ExxonMobil knew risks of climate ... Retroactive legislation is usually frowned upon or outright banned in many jurisdictions.

_fol8 on Aug 9, 2019 | [–]

I believe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimes_against_humanity is literally true in this case.

GabrielMtn on Aug 9, 2019 | [–]

Criminal negligence then? Sedition? They internally predicted catastrophic damage to society. It is obscene.

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