Supreme Court case could crimp states’ ability to sue oil and gas firms over climate change
Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a significant case, Suncor energy v. County commissioners of Boulder County, which coudl determine whether states have the authority to sue oil and gas companies over climate change issues. Although a final decision isn’t expected untill next year, the oral arguments on October 5 will offer insight into how the conservative-leaning court might rule on these matters.
Supreme 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.
Although a decision in the case, Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, isn’t expected until next year, the Oct. 5 arguments will provide insight into how aggressively the conservative-leaning court could rule.
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