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Supreme Court weighs local climate lawsuits against oil companies
Original: Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies
The US Supreme Court is considering cases brought by local governments seeking to hold oil and gas companies liable for climate change damages. The lawsuits, filed by cities and counties, aim to make energy firms pay for costs tied to extreme weather and rising seas. The justices' decision could determine whether these suits proceed in state courts or are dismissed, with major implications for climate accountability litigation nationwide.
Why now: A Supreme Court ruling could reshape the legal viability of climate liability suits against energy companies.
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- Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies · spectrumlocalnews.com
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