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Supreme Court takes up Boulder's climate lawsuit
Original: Boulder’s climate case gets its most consequential audience yet: The Supreme Court
The city of Boulder, Colorado's climate lawsuit against major energy companies has reached the US Supreme Court, its most consequential stage yet. The case, part of a wave of local governments seeking damages for climate-related costs, could shape whether such claims can proceed in state courts. Observers see the justices' decision on hearing or dismissing it as pivotal for municipal climate litigation nationwide.
Why now: The Supreme Court's involvement could determine the fate of local climate lawsuits across the country.
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