Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Climate Accountability Lawsuits
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a high-stakes climate lawsuit, potentially impacting the wave of climate litigation across the country.
The US Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments in a climate accountability lawsuit, marking the first time the high court has weighed in on such a case. The decision could potentially hinder the wave of climate litigation the US has seen in recent years.
The case involves the city of Boulder's lawsuit against Suncor Energy USA and ExxonMobil, two major fossil fuel firms. The judgment in this case could have far-reaching implications, affecting similar lawsuits filed by cities and states seeking to hold energy companies accountable for their role in climate change.
According to Pat Parenteau, a professor of environmental law at Vermont Law and Graduate School, the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case is
Source: The Guardian
