Supreme Court to Hear Oil Companies’ Appeal on Climate Change Lawsuits

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy challenging a Colorado lawsuit that holds them accountable for climate change damages. The case, initiated by the City of Boulder and Boulder County, asserts that the companies’ fossil fuel activities violate state laws and contribute to climate-related harms. A ruling could affect similar lawsuits nationwide, as the companies argue that climate policy should be managed at the federal level.

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