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Supreme Court debates tossing climate lawsuits against big oil
Original: Supreme Court debates whether to toss climate change lawsuits against big oil
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether to dismiss climate change lawsuits filed against major oil companies. The cases, brought by states and municipalities, seek to hold fossil fuel firms financially liable for climate damage. Oil companies argue the disputes belong in federal courts, while plaintiffs want them in state courts. The justices' questions will shape whether these suits can proceed, with major implications for who pays for climate harms.
Why now: A pending Supreme Court decision could determine the fate of billions of dollars in climate liability claims against the oil industry.
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- Supreme Court debates whether to toss climate change lawsuits against big oil · USA Today
- Supreme Court debates whether to toss climate change lawsuits against big oil · Detroit Free Press
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