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Oil giants ask Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether federal law blocks states and cities from suing fossil fuel companies for climate damages.
Ars Technica · 2m
Supreme Court hunts for a way to kill climate lawsuits
The justices want to shut down state court climate cases but can't find a legal argument strong enough to do it.
Vox · 3m
Supreme Court Blocks Climate Lawsuits Before Trial
Supreme Court could prevent climate lawsuits from reaching trial, letting oil companies avoid liability for climate damage.
Slate Magazine · 2m