Environmental groups urge Supreme Court to keep costly climate change lawsuits alive
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The Supreme Court will hear a major case this fall that could shut down costly lawsuits against oil companies over their alleged role in global climate change, and both environmental groups and Democratic politicians have urged the justices to keep those lawsuits alive. The high court will hear arguments in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of […]
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Local governments are using state law theories like public nuisance and civil conspiracy to hold fossil fuel companies liable for wildfires and flooding. The case tests whether local litigation can bypass federal authority to address global environmental issues.
- • Boulder County and the City of Boulder are suing Exxon Mobil and Suncor for alleged contributions to climate change harms.
- • The Supreme Court will decide if state law claims regarding greenhouse gas emissions are preempted by federal law.
- • Arguments are scheduled for fall 2026 with a decision expected in 2027.
Local governments are using state law theories like public nuisance and civil conspiracy to hold fossil fuel companies liable for wildfires and flooding. The case tests whether local litigation can bypass federal authority to address global environmental issues.
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