Supreme Court to Weigh Oil-Industry Effort to End a Major Climate Suit
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning a climate lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor brought by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, originally filed in 2018. The oil companies argue they shouldn't be sued in state courts over their role in global warming, claiming the issue should be addressed under federal law. The outcome could affect roughly three dozen similar lawsuits filed by state, local, and tribal governments seeking damages from the fossil fuel industry for climate change costs. These lawsuits also include consumer fraud claims, alleging companies concealed climate risks. The oil industry, supported by some, argues that potential damages could harm the U.S. energy sector, while states continue to pursue legal action.
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