Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, one of multiple lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.

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The New RepublicLeft· Feb 23, 2026

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Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case on Colorado dispute over climate change

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court agrees to take up climate lawsuit against energy companies

FortuneLean Right· Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court will hear Big Oil's attempt to block lawsuits seeking to hold it liable for climate change

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The GuardianLean Left· Feb 23, 2026

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