Supreme Court wades into climate change dispute between energy companies and states

Energy companies begged the Supreme Court on Monday to shut down states' attempts to hold them responsible for the impacts of climate change.

Supreme Court wades into climate change dispute between energy companies and states

TL;DR

  • Energy companies urged the Supreme Court to block state attempts to hold them accountable for climate change.
  • The companies are seeking to prevent states from pursuing legal action against them regarding climate impacts.
  • The case represents a critical juncture in the legal fight over climate change responsibility.