Iyla Shornstein
@iylas.bsky.social
Political Director @climateintegrity.bsky.social
Thank you to NY State Senator Brian Kavanagh for inviting me to testify about the importance of making Big Oil pay their fair share of a crisis they knowingly perpetuated.
Home insurance is in crisis, and Big Oil's lies are to blame.
"We’re never going to bend the curve of ever-rising insurance costs without addressing the core driver of higher prices: the worsening climate disasters that Big Oil knowingly made a reality," explains CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
"We’re never going to bend the curve of ever-rising insurance costs without addressing the core driver of higher prices: the worsening climate disasters that Big Oil knowingly made a reality," explains CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thank you to NY State Senator Brian Kavanagh for inviting me to testify about the importance of making Big Oil pay their fair share of a crisis they knowingly perpetuated.
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California’s “insurer of last resort” is proposing a 36% rate hike after catastrophic wildfires caused billions in losses.
Big Oil is fueling this crisis. It's time for policymakers to protect Californians by making these companies "pay for the damage they’ve caused," says CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
Big Oil is fueling this crisis. It's time for policymakers to protect Californians by making these companies "pay for the damage they’ve caused," says CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
Californians face another massive insurance rate hike from climate disasters, while Big Oil pays nothing | Center for Climate Integrity
California’s “insurer of last resort” is proposing a 36% rate hike after catastrophic wildfires caused billions in losses.
climateintegrity.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
California’s “insurer of last resort” is proposing a 36% rate hike after catastrophic wildfires caused billions in losses.
Big Oil is fueling this crisis. It's time for policymakers to protect Californians by making these companies "pay for the damage they’ve caused," says CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
Big Oil is fueling this crisis. It's time for policymakers to protect Californians by making these companies "pay for the damage they’ve caused," says CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
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At #ClimateWeekNYC, CCI Political Director Iyla Shornstein (@iylas.bsky.social) joined a panel of experts at Columbia University to discuss the state of fossil fuel accountability.
Here are some highlights from that discussion 🧵
Here are some highlights from that discussion 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
At #ClimateWeekNYC, CCI Political Director Iyla Shornstein (@iylas.bsky.social) joined a panel of experts at Columbia University to discuss the state of fossil fuel accountability.
Here are some highlights from that discussion 🧵
Here are some highlights from that discussion 🧵
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Do you think the fossil fuel industry should be above the law?
For months now, we’ve heard rumblings of Big Oil companies lobbying Congress for a get-out-of-jail free card. But in the last few weeks, their allies have started to say the quiet part out loud. CCI's @iylas.bsky.social explains.
For months now, we’ve heard rumblings of Big Oil companies lobbying Congress for a get-out-of-jail free card. But in the last few weeks, their allies have started to say the quiet part out loud. CCI's @iylas.bsky.social explains.
August 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Do you think the fossil fuel industry should be above the law?
For months now, we’ve heard rumblings of Big Oil companies lobbying Congress for a get-out-of-jail free card. But in the last few weeks, their allies have started to say the quiet part out loud. CCI's @iylas.bsky.social explains.
For months now, we’ve heard rumblings of Big Oil companies lobbying Congress for a get-out-of-jail free card. But in the last few weeks, their allies have started to say the quiet part out loud. CCI's @iylas.bsky.social explains.
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My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
August 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
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...it is actually the party’s centrist establishment, not its progressive wing, that’s most likely to violate the maxim of “Vote Blue No Matter Who.”
Centrist Democrats Are the Actual Traitors to Their Party
While progressives often get accused of undermining the Democratic Party, the evidence shows that it’s the moderate wing that most often violates the “Vote Blue No Matter Who” principle.
newrepublic.com
July 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
...it is actually the party’s centrist establishment, not its progressive wing, that’s most likely to violate the maxim of “Vote Blue No Matter Who.”
Me saying words about holding Big Oil accountable 👇
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When did you first start to realize that climate change was a problem?
Big Oil has known since the '60s that their fossil fuel products would dramatically alter Earth’s climate, resulting in "catastrophic" effects. Now that we know how big of a problem we're facing, it's time to make Big Oil pay.
Big Oil has known since the '60s that their fossil fuel products would dramatically alter Earth’s climate, resulting in "catastrophic" effects. Now that we know how big of a problem we're facing, it's time to make Big Oil pay.
July 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Me saying words about holding Big Oil accountable 👇
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With regard to Big Oil's efforts to downplay the dangers posed by a climate change:
“My reaction was shock and disbelief,” she said. “It actually felt more personal. Like a punch to the gut.”
“My reaction was shock and disbelief,” she said. “It actually felt more personal. Like a punch to the gut.”
🚨 NEW: A first-of-its-kind lawsuit is seeking to hold Big Oil companies accountable for a person's death in a climate disaster.
“I never would have in a million years guessed that a heat dome and climate change would be what killed my mother and what took her from me.”
“I never would have in a million years guessed that a heat dome and climate change would be what killed my mother and what took her from me.”
Oil Companies Are Sued Over Death of Woman in 2021 Heat Wave
www.nytimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
With regard to Big Oil's efforts to downplay the dangers posed by a climate change:
“My reaction was shock and disbelief,” she said. “It actually felt more personal. Like a punch to the gut.”
“My reaction was shock and disbelief,” she said. “It actually felt more personal. Like a punch to the gut.”
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NEW: Big Oil and the plastics industry market “advanced recycling” as a solution to the plastic waste crisis. But their claims are undermined by their own words and experts.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
The Fraud of Advanced Recycling | Center for Climate Integrity
How Big Oil and the Plastics Industry are Promoting a False Solution to the Plastic Waste Crisis
climateintegrity.org
May 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
NEW: Big Oil and the plastics industry market “advanced recycling” as a solution to the plastic waste crisis. But their claims are undermined by their own words and experts.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
Big Oil --> climate crisis --> insurance crisis
once again... Big Oil pays nothing
once again... Big Oil pays nothing
NEW: We analyzed how State Farm's rate hike in California forces the rising costs of climate disasters onto policyholders — instead of the Big Oil companies fueling the crisis.
The average homeowner will pay $841 more in 2025 than in 2023.
Big Oil will pay $0.
climateintegrity.org/news/view/an...
The average homeowner will pay $841 more in 2025 than in 2023.
Big Oil will pay $0.
climateintegrity.org/news/view/an...
Analysis: State Farm Policyholders Will Pay $841 More on Average than in 2023 Under New Rate Hike | Center for Climate Integrity
Ahead of April 8 Hearings, New Report Breaks Down How State Farm’s Rate Hike in California Will Force the Rising Costs of Climate Disasters onto Policyholders — Instead of the Big Oil Companies Fuelin...
climateintegrity.org
March 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Big Oil --> climate crisis --> insurance crisis
once again... Big Oil pays nothing
once again... Big Oil pays nothing
Here it comes.
Not so thinly veiled efforts to grant legal protections for oil companies who KNEW (since the 1960s) and LIED (for decades) about their role in perpetuating the climate crisis.
All while communities suffer the catastrophic consequences these companies knew would occur.
Sickening.
Not so thinly veiled efforts to grant legal protections for oil companies who KNEW (since the 1960s) and LIED (for decades) about their role in perpetuating the climate crisis.
All while communities suffer the catastrophic consequences these companies knew would occur.
Sickening.
🚨Report: Big Oil CEOs told President Trump they are scared about facing climate lawsuits in court.
Oil lobbyists are "urging members of Congress to consider granting legal protection for oil companies against" climate lawsuits.
Say it with us: NO IMMUNITY FOR BIG OIL!
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Oil lobbyists are "urging members of Congress to consider granting legal protection for oil companies against" climate lawsuits.
Say it with us: NO IMMUNITY FOR BIG OIL!
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Exclusive | Oil Companies Seek Trump’s Help to Thwart Climate Lawsuits, Superfund Laws
The fossil-fuel industry wants to avoid the financial penalties that tobacco companies faced and is asking for the president’s protection against climate-related risks and new state laws.
www.wsj.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Here it comes.
Not so thinly veiled efforts to grant legal protections for oil companies who KNEW (since the 1960s) and LIED (for decades) about their role in perpetuating the climate crisis.
All while communities suffer the catastrophic consequences these companies knew would occur.
Sickening.
Not so thinly veiled efforts to grant legal protections for oil companies who KNEW (since the 1960s) and LIED (for decades) about their role in perpetuating the climate crisis.
All while communities suffer the catastrophic consequences these companies knew would occur.
Sickening.
No immunity for Big Oil! Not today. Not ever.
🚨NEW: Nearly 200 groups — including CCI — are urging Democratic leaders @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to unite their caucuses to oppose any proposal that could give immunity to the fossil fuel industry and shield Big Oil from accountability. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation
Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuits
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
No immunity for Big Oil! Not today. Not ever.
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New poll from us & @dataforprogress.org:
By a 2:1 margin, California voters support a proposal from
@scottwiener.bsky.social that would empower insurers and individuals to recover losses directly from the Big Oil companies fueling climate disasters.
More: climateintegrity.org/news/view/as...
By a 2:1 margin, California voters support a proposal from
@scottwiener.bsky.social that would empower insurers and individuals to recover losses directly from the Big Oil companies fueling climate disasters.
More: climateintegrity.org/news/view/as...
The California FAIR Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, has received approval to assess its member carriers $1 billion to help pay its L.A. fire losses -- with consumers possibly on hook for nearly half under new state law.
FAIR Plan to assess insurers $1 billion for L.A. fires; consumers may be on the hook for nearly half
The California FAIR Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, has received approval to assess its member carriers $1 billion to help pay its L.A. fire losses -- with consumers possibly on hook for nearly half under new state law.
www.latimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
New poll from us & @dataforprogress.org:
By a 2:1 margin, California voters support a proposal from
@scottwiener.bsky.social that would empower insurers and individuals to recover losses directly from the Big Oil companies fueling climate disasters.
More: climateintegrity.org/news/view/as...
By a 2:1 margin, California voters support a proposal from
@scottwiener.bsky.social that would empower insurers and individuals to recover losses directly from the Big Oil companies fueling climate disasters.
More: climateintegrity.org/news/view/as...
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Under a California bill that @scottwiener.bsky.social introduced last week, insurance companies would have a clear path to take Big Oil to court to recover losses — instead of raising rates on policyholders.
More ▶️ sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/la-turn...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More ▶️ sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/la-turn...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
State Farm seeks emergency 22% rate hike in California after LA wildfires
State’s largest home insurer, which has paid customers over $1bn, claims fires put firm under increased financial strain
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Under a California bill that @scottwiener.bsky.social introduced last week, insurance companies would have a clear path to take Big Oil to court to recover losses — instead of raising rates on policyholders.
More ▶️ sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/la-turn...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More ▶️ sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/la-turn...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I’m introducing legislation (SB 222) to ensure oil companies pay for the climate-fueled disasters that are burning & flooding California.
Californians are bearing these costs with explosive insurance premium increases that make CA less affordable. That has to change.🧵
Californians are bearing these costs with explosive insurance premium increases that make CA less affordable. That has to change.🧵
January 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I’m introducing legislation (SB 222) to ensure oil companies pay for the climate-fueled disasters that are burning & flooding California.
Californians are bearing these costs with explosive insurance premium increases that make CA less affordable. That has to change.🧵
Californians are bearing these costs with explosive insurance premium increases that make CA less affordable. That has to change.🧵
Brilliant words from @cadavejones.bsky.social today
Opinion | Oil and Gas Companies Should Pay for the Los Angeles Fires
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Brilliant words from @cadavejones.bsky.social today