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.
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.