Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving oil and gas companies seeking to block climate change lawsuits. The lawsuits, including one from Boulder, Colorado, aim to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damages related to climate change impacts like wildfires and rising sea levels. Governments across the country are seeking these damages, arguing that the companies deceived the public about the connection between fossil fuels and climate change. Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil appealed to the Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court allowed the Boulder case to proceed. The companies argue that emissions are a national issue that should be addressed in federal court, where similar suits have been unsuccessful.

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