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Supreme Court weighs climate lawsuits against oil companies
Original: Supreme Court considers suits blaming oil companies for heat, drought, wildfires
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments in cases that seek to hold oil companies financially responsible for damages from heat, drought and wildfires linked to climate change. The lawsuits, brought by states and local governments, could determine whether such claims proceed in state courts or are blocked, with major implications for the fossil fuel industry.
Why now: The outcome could reshape who pays for climate-related damages and the future of climate litigation in the US.
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