"The lawsuit accuses the companies of raising prices by working against solar and wind power and by downplaying the risks of climate change." "A new lawsuit against oil giants over their role in climate change is pursuing a novel strategy that may ring a bell. It’s focusing on high prices and affordability. “Michigan is facing an energy affordability crisis as our home energy costs skyrocket and consumers are left without affordable options for transportation,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said. Karen Zraick reports for thr New York Times January 27, 2026.