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Supreme Court weighs climate liability case against Big Oil
Original: Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case examining whether major oil companies can be held legally liable for climate change damages. The outcome could determine whether local governments and states can sue fossil fuel producers in state courts for costs tied to rising seas, wildfires, and extreme weather. A ruling against the industry would open the door to a wave of climate damages litigation across the country.
Why now: The Supreme Court's consideration could reshape whether oil companies face mass liability for climate damages.
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- Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change · The Washington Post
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