Supreme Court to consider whether suit may go forward seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change
Some U.S. states have filed lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies responsible for damage caused by climate change. The Supreme Court is now deciding whether these lawsuits can proceed in state courts. The case is significant for businesses and could affect whether similar climate-related suits can move forward nationwide. The Court will hear arguments on the case starting Monday.
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