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Supreme Court opens term with Big Oil climate suit fight
Original: US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits
The US Supreme Court begins its new term with a case brought by major oil companies seeking to dismiss state and local climate liability lawsuits. The suits, filed by cities and states, aim to hold energy firms financially responsible for damages linked to climate change. The justices' decision on whether to hear or reject the industry's bid could shape how climate accountability cases proceed across the United States.
Why now: The Supreme Court's new term opens with a high-stakes decision affecting climate litigation against the oil industry.
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- US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits · reuters.com
- US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits · bdnews24.com
- US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits · whbl.com
- US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits · Belleville News-Democrat
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