Chevron Ordered to Pay $744M for Wetland Destruction
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A Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay $744 million for wetland destruction caused by its oil and gas operations. The verdict, part of 42 lawsuits filed over a decade ago, concludes the first trial. The jury found Chevron violated state regulations through dredging, drilling, and wastewater dumping, contributing to coastal erosion that weakens hurricane protection. Chevron plans to appeal, while the ruling may encourage settlements in similar cases. Louisiana's coastal wetlands are among the most endangered in the US, facing significant land loss.
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