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Supreme Court weighs local climate lawsuits against oil companies
Original: Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies
The US Supreme Court is considering cases brought by local governments seeking to hold oil and gas companies financially responsible for climate change damage. Several municipalities have filed lawsuits arguing the industry should pay for costs of rising seas, extreme weather and other climate impacts. The court's review of whether these suits can proceed in state courts is drawing nationwide attention across multiple local news outlets.
Why now: The Supreme Court's decision could determine whether dozens of municipal climate liability lawsuits can move forward against major energy companies.
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- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · CoastTV
- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · jhnewsandguide.com
- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · Charleston Gazette-Mail
- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · AP News
- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · Santa Fe New Mexican
- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · Stamford Advocate
- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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