The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case on October 9, 2026, that may influence the ability of state and local governments to seek damages from fossil fuel companies for their contributions to climate change. The case, Suncor v. Boulder, involves an appeal of a decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court that permitted claims related to climate damages.
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Supreme Court to hear case on localities suing oil companies for climate damages
The Supreme Court will hear the case Suncor v. Boulder on October 9, 2026. This case could impact the ability of localities to sue fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages.
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