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Supreme Court skeptical of state climate suits against oil companies
Original: Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers
The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case testing whether state-level lawsuits seeking damages from oil producers over climate change can proceed, and the justices appeared doubtful about allowing the suits. The cases, brought by states and municipalities, aim to make oil companies pay for climate-related harms. A ruling limiting such suits would be a major win for the energy industry.
Why now: The justices' skeptical comments signal a ruling that could block state climate litigation against oil producers nationwide.
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