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Supreme Court case could limit states' climate lawsuits against oil firms
Original: Supreme Court case could crimp states’ ability to sue oil and gas firms over climate change
A case before the US Supreme Court could restrict states' ability to sue oil and gas companies over climate change damages. The outcome may determine whether state-level litigation seeking to hold energy producers liable for climate harm can proceed, with major implications for both state attorneys general and the fossil fuel industry.
Why now: The Supreme Court taking up an issue central to ongoing climate litigation has major legal and financial stakes for states and energy companies.
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- Supreme Court case could crimp states’ ability to sue oil and gas firms over climate change · Washington Examiner
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