Carrboro accused Duke, one the world’s largest energy firms, of ignoring information about weather change while increasing use of fossil fuels. A city in North Carolina filed a petition on Wednesday, accusing Duke Energy, one of the biggest utility companies in the country, of lying to the public about global warming. In a lawsuit filed in North Carolina Superior Court by the governor and City Council of Carrboro, a village near Chapel Hill, claim that Duke Energy had known for decades that its operations had contributed to the environment problems but had failed to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Otherwise, the lawsuit argues, the business increased its use of fossil fuels, generally in disadvantaged areas. According to Barbara Foushee, mayor of Carrboro, historically underserved and disadvantaged communities are facing significant effects and health risks that are related to climate change. The town claimed Duke Energy’s actions were costing its residents millions of dollars because climate change had caused more damage from floods and other serious weather.” I believe that we must be valiant as we call out these injustices and get change and accountability,” the town said. More than eight million users in six states are served by Duke Energy, which is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and nearly two million consumers in five states receive natural gas and electricity from Duke Energy. One of the largest coal and natural gas strength plant owners in the United States is the corporation. Since 2017, allegations that energy companies have misled the public and misled the public have been the foundation of more than two hundred lawsuits filed by state and local governments across the United States. The allegations include breaches of consumer protection, open annoyance, and fraud rules. The post information is retrievable with difficulty. In your browser’s settings, choose enable JavaScript. Thank you for your patience while we verify entry. If you are in Audience mode please leave and log into your Times accounts, or listen for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify exposure. Presently a customer? Register in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.