Suspect in Hacking of Climate Activists Is Extradited to New York
Why it matters: The extradition could expose the inner workings of lobbying efforts against environmental litigation and impact future oil company lawsuits.
- Amit Forlit is extradited to New York, facing charges for allegedly running a global hacking operation to thwart environmental lawsuits against oil companies.
- Prosecutors claim Forlit's operation was conducted on behalf of a Washington lobbying group.
- Inside Climate News highlights a New York church's geothermal experiment, which could pave the way for similar renewable energy projects across the state, offering a contrasting narrative of climate action within the same region.
Amit Forlit, accused of leading a global hacking operation for a Washington lobbying group to obstruct environmental lawsuits against oil companies, has been extradited to New York. This development unfolds as New York simultaneously explores innovative climate solutions, with a church's geothermal experiment potentially setting a precedent for statewide renewable energy projects.
