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Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Climate Deception Case Against Oil Companies
The US Supreme Court is taking up a landmark case over whether major oil companies can be sued for deceiving the public about climate change. The outcome could decide whether municipalities and states may pursue damages claims against fossil fuel firms in state courts, a question that has divided lower courts and carries major financial consequences for the industry.
Why now: The Supreme Court's decision to hear the case could reshape the legal accountability of oil companies for climate-related damages.
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- Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Climate Deception Case Against Oil Companies · Inside Climate News
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