Climate Change
Supreme Court to Decide Key Issue in Fate of State and City Suits Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change
The nation’s highest court has agreed to hear a case that raises questions about climate lawsuits across the country and amplifies concerns about the participation of Justice Samuel Alito, who holds significant fossil fuel investments.
From Baltimore to Honolulu, cities have made their views clear: Oil companies whose pollution contributed to climate change should be financially responsible for a fair share of the consequences.