A Supreme Court case will decide if Big Oil should pay for climate change.
The Supreme Court will decide whether major oil companies can be required to pay costs linked to climate change.
OriginalSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage”
Supreme Court to decide if oil firms can be sued for climate damages
Key points
- Court will hear whether oil and gas firms can be forced to pay damages for climate impacts.
- California and others sue five largest oil companies alleging decades of deception.
- Case mirrors tobacco and opioid litigation but faces questions of federal vs. state law.
- Colorado Boulder County ruling allowed suits to proceed on common-law grounds.
- Justices may rule on federal preemption or issue ties if Justice Alito withdraws.
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“Should Big Oil pay for climate change? A Supreme Court case will help decide.”
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The Supreme Court will decide whether major oil companies can be required to pay costs linked to climate change.