Supreme Court case could crimp states' ability to sue oil and gas firms over climate change

Supreme Court justices will hear arguments next week in a landmark case that could determine whether states can sue oil and gas companies for climate change.

Supreme Court case could crimp states' ability to sue oil and gas firms over climate change

TL;DR

  • The Supreme Court will hear arguments on October 5th in the case *Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County*.
  • This case could determine whether states have the legal right to sue oil and gas companies for climate change.
  • A decision in the case is not expected until next year.
  • The arguments will provide insight into the conservative-leaning court's potential approach to such cases.