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Supreme Court signals mixed outlook for climate liability suits
Original: Court sends mixed signals on whether it will allow state-tort suits seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change to go forward
The US Supreme Court has given mixed signals on whether state tort lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies financially liable for climate change can proceed. The cases, brought by states and municipalities against major oil and gas producers, could reshape who pays for climate damage. Observers are watching closely for indications of how the justices might rule.
Why now: A Supreme Court decision on climate liability suits could impose massive costs on energy companies and reshape US climate policy.
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