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Supreme Court hears Suncor v. Boulder: can a county sue oil companies under state law for climate damages, or does federal law shut that door? Alito is recused; a 4–4 split is possible. That would keep Boulder's case alive but leave dozens of similar suits unresolved. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10...
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Live Updates: Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Case Against Oil Companies
The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colo., wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.