Recent legal actions seeking to hold oil and gas companies accountable for climate change have faced setbacks in multiple jurisdictions. A Maryland judge dismissed two lawsuits funded by climate activists, which aimed to impose liability on these companies. This follows a series of similar dismissals, including a New York City lawsuit against Exxon, BP, and Shell earlier this month, as well as a case involving a beef producer led by New York Attorney General Tish James. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding New York's annual provision of $3 billion in tax breaks, described as 'questionable, arbitrary and downright absurd' by state Senator Andrew Gounardes, who chairs the Committee on Budget and Revenue. These developments highlight ongoing challenges for climate advocacy efforts in holding major corporations accountable for their environmental impact.