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Supreme Court to hear Boulder's climate case against Suncor

Original: SCOTUS to hear Boulder's case against Suncor, setting a precedent for climate change cases

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the City of Boulder's lawsuit against oil company Suncor, a case seeking to hold energy firms accountable for climate-related damages in Colorado. The decision to take up the case could set a national precedent for how local governments pursue climate liability claims against fossil fuel companies. Observers say the ruling could shape dozens of similar lawsuits across the country.

Why now: The Supreme Court taking up a municipal climate lawsuit could establish a landmark precedent affecting climate litigation nationwide.

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