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Supreme Court to Review Local Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Companies
The high court will examine whether federal law preempts state nuisance claims over alleged climate change damages.

Supreme Court to Hear Oil and Gas Lawsuit Over Climate Change Damages
The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, one of multiple lawsuits alleging the industry deceived the public about fossil fuels' climate impact.
Supreme Court to Hear Oil Companies' Bid to Block Colorado Climate Lawsuit
The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder among a series of lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about fossil fuels' role in climate change.
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Feb. 24, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Boulder's Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil
Suncor Energy and Exxon argue the stakes are high as the high court agrees to review a Colorado ruling allowing the lawsuit.
Feb. 24, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Major Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Companies
Ruling could determine if climate cases are tried in state or federal court
Feb. 24, 2026
SCOTUS to Hear Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
High court to decide if local governments can sue oil companies in state court over climate damages
Feb. 23, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oil Firms' Bid to Dismiss Boulder Climate Lawsuit
The high court will consider dismissing a case brought by Boulder and Boulder County against major fossil fuel companies.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil Companies' Bid to Dismiss Climate Lawsuits
ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy appeal lower court rulings allowing climate change liability cases to proceed.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Cities Suing Oil Companies Over Climate Change
Ruling could reshape legal landscape for climate accountability nationwide, with billions in damages at stake.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Boulder Climate Change Lawsuit Against Energy Giants
Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil request federal court review of case seeking damages for climate change impacts.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil Companies' Bid to Toss Local Climate Lawsuit
The justices will consider a request from ExxonMobil and Suncor to dismiss a suit brought by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear High-Stakes Climate Change Lawsuit Against Energy Companies
The case could have major financial implications for the energy industry.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil Companies' Appeal on Climate Lawsuits
Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seek to block dozens of city and state suits over climate change.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil Companies' Appeal on Climate Lawsuits
Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seek to stop dozens of city and state lawsuits blaming them for climate change.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil and Gas Industry's Bid to Halt Climate Liability Lawsuits
The high court will consider whether climate change lawsuits should be heard in federal or state courts.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Big Oil Climate Liability Case
Trump administration backs oil companies in fight against state lawsuits over climate change damages
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil and Gas Companies' Appeal on Climate Change Lawsuits
The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, one of multiple lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about fossil fuels' contribution to climate change.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Companies
Suncor and Exxon seek to halt climate-related lawsuits filed by Boulder, Colorado
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Weigh Colorado City's Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Firms
The high court will decide if Boulder can sue fossil fuel producers over climate change impacts.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Major Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Companies
Ruling could determine whether local lawsuits over climate change impacts belong in state or federal court
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil and Gas Firms' Challenge to Climate Change Lawsuits
The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, among a series of lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about fossil fuels' role in climate change.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil and Gas Companies' Appeal on Climate Change Lawsuits
The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, among a series of lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about fossil fuels' contribution to climate change.
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Oil and Gas Firms’ Bid to Block Climate Change Lawsuits
Conservative-majority court agrees to take up case from Boulder, Colorado, as governments seek billions in damages.