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· collected 2026-10-05 · by Jonathan H. Adler
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case of Suncor Energy v. Boulder County on October 9th, where fossil fuel companies are arguing that all state-law-based tort lawsuits regarding climate change damages should be preempted by federal law. This could have significant implications for environmental and climate policy in the United States. The author will discuss this case at two events: one at Penn Carey Law School on Friday, October 9th, and another via webinar hosted by Case Western Reserve University School of Law on Tuesday, October 13th.
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When the Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday, it will consider Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a case with significant implications for climate change litigation. The lawsuit, filed by Boulder County, Colorado in 2018, targets oil companies like Suncor and Exxon Mobil over their alleged contributions to climate change-related damages. The county claims the energy firms' production, promotion, and sale of fossil fuels have caused local harm and seeks compensation under state tort laws.
Manufacturers and conservative legal experts argue that allowing such lawsuits could lead to a patchwork of inconsistent rulings across states, hindering national policy-making on complex issues like climate change. Conversely, environmental advocates see this case as an opportunity for localities to hold major polluters accountable through the courts if federal action fails.
The outcome could affect not just energy companies but also other industries potentially sued by municipalities or states in future climate-related cases. The decision is expected early next year and will likely shape how U.S. courts handle similar environmental disputes moving forward.
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This morning, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, in which fossil fuel energy companies are asking the Supreme Court to conclude that all state-law-based tort suits over damages allegedly caused by climate change are preempted.
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suits → hear → change
Assuming the Court reaches the merits, its decision could be quite significant for environmental law, climate policy, and American federalism.
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decision → assume → law
I am scheduled to participate in two events analyzing the Suncor oral argument.
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I → schedule → argument
On Friday, October 9, I will be talking about the case at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Carey Law School.
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I → talk → School
The event, "Discussing the Scope of Preemption in Emission s Lawsuits," will also feature James Goodwin of the Center for Progressive Reform is sponsored by the law school's Environmental Law Project and is part of Penn's Climate Week.
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event → discuss → Week
On Tuesday, October 13, I will again discuss the Suncor argument at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
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I → discuss → Law
This event, "Hot Times at the High Court: Suncor v. Boulder County and the Future of Climate Litigation," is a webinar (though we will have an in person audience too).
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we → have → audience
It will feature Professor Paul Salamanca of the University of Kentucky.
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It → feature → Kentucky
For more on the case, here are (some of) my posts on the subject (with more to come):
- Climate Change Goes Back to the Supreme Court -- Colorado Edition, Feb. 23, 2026.
- Previewing Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, Mar. 6, 2026.
- Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, Aug. 3, 2026.
- Supreme Court Term to Start Hot, Aug. 6, 2026.
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Term → come → County
- As Suncor Approaches, Justice Alito Recuses, Sept. 28, 2026.
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Alito → approach → ?
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