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- 1Supreme Court to weigh Boulder wildfire climate lawsuit●Supreme Court to consider Boulder wildfire climate-change lawsuit
The US Supreme Court is set to take up a lawsuit filed by the city of Boulder, Colorado, seeking damages from energy companies over wildfire costs the city attributes to climate change. The case could determine whether local governments can pursue fossil fuel firms in state courts for climate-related harms, a question other US cities and counties are watching closely.
- 2Justice Alito recuses himself from Boulder climate lawsuit●Justice Alito recuses himself from major Boulder climate lawsuit
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate lawsuit brought by the city of Boulder, Colorado. The case is part of a broader wave of local governments suing energy companies over climate-related damages. The reason for the recusal has not been detailed, and his absence could affect how the court handles the dispute.