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Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Climate Liability Suits
Original: Court sends mixed signals on whether it will allow state-tort suits seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change to go forward
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether state tort lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies financially liable for climate change can proceed in state courts. Justices gave mixed signals about which way they may rule, leaving in doubt the future of dozens of suits filed by states and municipalities against major oil and gas producers.
Why now: The ruling could determine whether energy companies face billions of dollars in climate-related damages claims.
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