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Supreme Court hears Boulder's climate case against oil companies Monday
On Monday, the first day of its new term, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case brought by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil. The case could decide whether state courts can hold energy companies liable for local climate damage. A decision is expected by summer 2027. The ruling could shape similar climate lawsuits across the country.
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How each side sees it
Boulder saysThe companies deceived the public about their role in climate change and should help pay for the rising costs of disasters.
The companies and the Trump administration sayGreenhouse gas emissions are governed by federal law under the Clean Air Act, and state lawsuits would create a patchwork of rules for a global problem.
Sources
- AP via Durango Herald: Supreme Court will hear major climate case
- ABC News (AP): Climate case involving Colorado wildfire
- Deseret News: Supreme Court to decide Suncor v. Boulder
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