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Exxon Suncor Challenge Supreme Court Climate Lawsuits
Exxon and Suncor seek to block climate lawsuits by targeting the Supreme Court.
In brief
Exxon and Suncor seek to block climate lawsuits by targeting the Supreme Court. Exxon Mobil Corp. and Suncor Energy Inc. are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a Boulder city lawsuit that could set a precedent for climate accountability cases nationwide. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Supreme Court Case
The U.S. Supreme Court opens its term with a case that could shield oil and gas companies from climate adaptation claims by cities, counties and states.
Oil Companies' Bid
Exxon Mobil Corp. and Suncor Energy Inc. are asking the court to dismiss a Boulder city lawsuit that could set a precedent for similar climate accountability cases nationwide.
Climate Case Significance
A Yale Law School professor says the Supreme Court could shut down a whole category of climate accountability litigation if it rules against the oil companies.
Trump's Climate Policy
President Donald Trump has dismantled Biden-era climate regulations, including rules on coal- and gas-fired power plants, calling climate change a hoax and con job.
Other Oil Companies
Similar lawsuits have been filed against BP Plc, Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips, Shell Plc and Phillips 66, with more likely to follow if Boulder’s claims succeed.
The main idea
Exxon Mobil Corp. and Suncor Energy Inc. are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a Boulder city lawsuit that could set a precedent for climate accountability cases nationwide.
