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.
Why it matters. The decision could shape whether fossil fuel companies face financial responsibility for climate-related damages.
What to watch. Watch for the Court’s ruling and its effect on similar claims against oil companies.
Coverage
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins”
SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post“Should Big Oil pay for climate change? A Supreme Court case will help decide.”
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