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Supreme Court to weigh oil companies' liability for climate damage
Original: Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage
The US Supreme Court has agreed to take up the question of whether major oil companies can be forced to pay for damage caused by climate change. The case could determine the fate of multiple lawsuits brought by states and cities seeking billions of dollars from fossil fuel firms for costs linked to rising seas, wildfires and extreme weather.
Why now: The Court's decision to hear the case could reshape climate litigation in the United States.
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- Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage · Los Angeles Times
- Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage · AOL.com
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