JOHN YOO, MICHAEL TOTH: Aloha State lawsuits push radical climate agenda
Hawaii is currently engaged in litigation against the oil and gas industry, alleging climate-related harms. The lawsuits notably exclude the state's only refinery, which has ties to political leaders through campaign donations. Critics argue that these legal actions reflect political corruption and question the impartiality of the judiciary involved in the cases.
- ▪Hawaii's lawsuits against energy companies are based on alleged climate-related damages.
- ▪The state's only refinery, Par Pacific, is excluded from these lawsuits despite its significant role in the local energy supply.
- ▪Judges involved in the cases have connections to environmental organizations, raising concerns about judicial impartiality.
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Opinion JOHN YOO, MICHAEL TOTH: Aloha State lawsuits push radical climate agenda Hawaii's sole refinery excluded from climate lawsuits and its executives donated to governor's campaign By John Yoo , Michael Toth Fox News Published May 21, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For years, California was the poster child of environmental overkill. That distinction now belongs to Hawaii.
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