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Climate change at center of Supreme Court oil company battle
Original: Killer beetles, tinderbox forests: Climate change takes center stage in SCOTUS battle over oil companies
A battle over major oil companies has reached the US Supreme Court, with climate change impacts taking center stage. The case reportedly highlights damage linked to warming temperatures, including killer beetle infestations that have devastated forests and left them primed to burn. The litigation could determine whether energy companies can be held liable in state courts for climate-related harms, a question with sweeping consequences for the industry and communities seeking compensation.
Why now: The Supreme Court is weighing a high-stakes case that could shape climate litigation against the oil industry.
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- Killer beetles, tinderbox forests: Climate change takes center stage in SCOTUS battle over oil companies · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Killer beetles, tinderbox forests: Climate change takes center stage in SCOTUS battle over oil companies · Everett Post
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