A New York state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City against Exxon Mobil, BP, and Shell, which alleged that the companies misled the public regarding their commitment to renewable energy and their impact on climate change. The judge ruled that the city failed to demonstrate that the defendants violated consumer protection laws. The lawsuit accused the oil companies of 'greenwashing,' a term used to describe misleading claims about environmental practices. This ruling comes amid ongoing discussions about corporate accountability in environmental issues.