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Supreme Court Climate Case

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The US supreme court begins its new nine-month term hearing arguments Monday in a high-stakes case in whichbig oil companies are attempting to strike a fatal blow against lawsuits that seek to hold them accountable for the climate crisis.

Summary AI · cited

Boulder's lawsuit seeks damages from energy companies for past and future harms caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases, which has led to global warming.12

The case before the Supreme Court concerns whether state courts can hear climate change lawsuits against fossil-fuel producers or if federal law bars such suits.13

If the Supreme Court rules in favor of Boulder, it would not guarantee a win for the city but could allow the case to proceed in state court.13

The Supreme Court's new term begins with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration issues.4

Written by AI from articles by 5 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (5)
  1. Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end climate-change suit CBS News, 4 Oct
  2. US Supreme Court hears bid to shut the door on climate suits The Straits Times, 5 Oct
  3. US supreme court to hear big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits The Guardian, 5 Oct
  4. Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights ABC News (US), 5 Oct
  5. Supreme Court’s Boulder climate case could send your bills soaring Washington Examiner, 5 Oct

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In addition to considering whether federal law precludes Boulder's state-law claims, the Supreme Court asked lawyers for both sides to address whether it has jurisdiction to review the Colorado Supreme Court decision.

4 of 12 outletsfirst reported 4 Octwording from CBS News

Known as Suncor v Boulder, the dispute began in 2018 when the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, sued ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, claiming they “knowingly caused and contributed to the alteration of the climate” while “concealing and/or misrepresenting the dangers” of their products.

9 of 12 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from The Straits Times

The case was heard without Justice Samuel Alito, who recused himself just a week before arguments after facing calls to step aside because he owns stock in oil companies.

4 of 12 outletsfirst reported 5 Octwording from CBC

If it seems like everyday expenses are becoming less affordable, just imagine what you could pay if the Supreme Court decides that thousands of state and local governments can bring multibillion-dollar lawsuits against energy companies for their alleged contributions to climate change.

4 of 12 outletsfirst reported 5 Octwording from Washington Examiner

Analysis

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  • The case involves whether state courts can hear lawsuits against energy companies for damages related to climate change.13
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About a dozen states have banned semiautomatic rifles like AR-15s, which are often called assault weapons.

4 outlets

Justice Elena Kagan compared the climate change lawsuits to previous claims against tobacco and opioid companies brought by states on behalf of their citizens.

4 outlets

Disputed

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  • CBS News and The Guardian present different perspectives on the potential impact of the Supreme Court's decision, with CBS focusing on the procedural aspects while The Guardian emphasizes the broader implications for climate accountability.13

Framing

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  • CBS News and The Straits Times both frame the case as a bid to shut down climate change lawsuits, but CBS focuses more on the procedural aspects while The Straits Times highlights the broader implications.12
  • ABC News frames the Supreme Court's new term with multiple high-profile cases including climate change, immigration, and gun rights, whereas Fox News emphasizes the potential financial impact on oil companies if the court rules in favor of local governments.45
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How it changed

Expected · 1 OctSupreme 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.
What happened · 4 OctThe US supreme court begins its new nine-month term hearing arguments Monday in a high-stakes case in whichbig oil companies are attempting to strike a fatal blow against lawsuits that seek to hold them accountable for the climate crisis.
  1. 29 Sep

    Boulder County and the City of Boulder contend that Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil should be required to pay for their local climate-related harms because of their production, promotion, and sale of fossil fuels.

    6 outlets · Washington Examiner
  2. 30 Sep

    One of Boulder’s own lawyers conceded that this is the point, explaining that “this is a rather convoluted way to achieve the goals of a carbon tax.”

    2 outlets · Washington Examiner
  3. 1 Oct

    The companies argue that the local claims are preempted by federal laws such as the Clean Air Act.

    2 outlets · Washington Examiner
  4. 3 Oct

    The U.S. Supreme Court formally opens a new term on Monday, with big test cases on religion, bans on semi-automatic weapons, climate change, immigration and — waiting in the wings — election law cases.

    7 outlets · NPR
  5. 4 Oct

    In addition to considering whether federal law precludes Boulder's state-law claims, the Supreme Court asked lawyers for both sides to address whether it has jurisdiction to review the Colorado Supreme Court decision.

    4 outlets · CBS News
  6. 5 Oct

    Absent was Justice Samuel Alito, who recused last week after calls to step aside because he owns stock in oil companies, but not the two at the center of Monday's appeal.

    4 outlets · Fox News
  7. 6 Oct

    A deadlock would leave in place a decision from Colorado's highest court allowing the case to proceed.

    2 outlets · CBC

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