Exxon Mobil
The lawsuit alleges the oil giant's terminal near Boston continues to pollute rivers and communities.
The investigation has been called a "moment of reckoning" for the corporation.
Congressional Republicans said Wednesday they have the authority to stop state-led investigations into ExxonMobil for climate fraud.
Besides Exxon, the agreement says other entities could be targeted if states felt they were delaying action to fight climate change.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
It's a sign of a changing global economy.
Their response to Republican Rep. Lamar Smith's subpoena: not a chance.
"You picked a fight with the wrong state."
Rep. Lamar Smith claims those probes are trying to "silence free speech."
GOP legal advisors say the investigation "threatens free speech."