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US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a climate case involving major oil companies, according to Reuters. His recusal means the case will be heard by eight justices, potentially raising the chance of a 4-4 split that would leave lower-court rulings in place without a binding national precedent.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has removed himself from a major climate-related case following scrutiny over his holdings of oil company stock. The recusal comes amid criticism of his financial disclosures and renewed debate over ethics rules for Supreme Court justices and potential conflicts of interest in cases touching the energy industry.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a case that could determine the fate of climate lawsuits against major oil companies. The case could lead to the dismissal of state and municipal suits seeking damages from oil firms over climate change harms. With Alito stepping aside, only eight justices will weigh the matter, raising the possibility of a split decision.

Indian nutrition company Hexagon Nutrition has introduced a stabilised vitamin A formulation designed for large-scale food fortification across African markets. The product aims to address vitamin A deficiency, a widespread public health problem on the continent, by withstanding harsh processing and storage conditions in staple foods such as flour and oil. Industry coverage highlights growing investment in micronutrient fortification solutions for developing regions.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the Suncor climate liability case, according to Bloomberg Law. The case involves claims against oil company Suncor over climate change damages. Without stating a reason, the recusal reduces the Court to eight justices for the matter and follows earlier recusals in similar oil industry climate cases.