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They directly support the destruction of the environment.
Very informed take!
I do oil and gas litigation. So it's basically commercial litigation with oil and gas industry clients. We usually represent companies. Typically the claims are related to mineral ownership, negligence or breach of contract related to drilling operations, some personal injury. My job also spills into cases before the industrial commission, usually related to penalties imposed for failure to follow statutory requirements, but also applications for permitting.
Specifics would depend on whether you are doing upstream or downstream work.
In a nutshell (from an O&G UK solicitor and UK law firm perspective), it is just various contracts dealing with distribution, exploration, construction etc. along with dealing with regulatory approvals and compliance.