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Supreme Court Hears Boulder Climate Case
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments in a climate-related case brought by the city of Boulder, Colorado. The case touches on whether cities can pursue claims against energy companies over climate damages, an issue with wide implications for local governments seeking compensation for climate impacts. The New York Times reported on the hearing, and the case is drawing attention as a test of how far municipal climate litigation can proceed in American courts.
Why now: A Supreme Court hearing on municipal climate litigation carries potential consequences for cities nationwide seeking damages from energy companies.
US Supreme CourtBoulder, ColoradoThe New York Times
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- Supreme Court Hears Boulder Climate Case · The New York Times
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