People living in Boulder County, Colo., have experienced wildfires, flooding and other climate-related disasters.

Climate change is causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage every year from floods, fires, droughts and other consequences of a rapidly warming planet.

Dozens of states, cities, counties and tribes have sued major oil companies. The lawsuits demand reimbursements for the costs of recovery efforts, reconstruction and work to protect people and property from climate-related damage.

Originally published on theconversation.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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