Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial
Summary
The US Supreme Court heard arguments from oil companies trying to stop climate change lawsuits before they reach trial. These lawsuits accuse oil companies of misleading the public about climate change and seek money damages to cover the costs of extreme weather linked to climate change.Key Facts
- The case currently before the Supreme Court involves the city and county of Boulder suing ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in Colorado.
- The lawsuits claim oil companies deceived the public about climate change and seek billions in damages.
- Oil companies argue that federal law stops state and local governments from bringing these climate claims.
- Boulder says the case is about deception, not trying to limit emissions or change oil company activities.
- The Supreme Court is deciding if it can hear the case now or if it is too early.
- Some justices suggested federal laws like the Clean Air Act might block these state lawsuits.
- Conservative groups and the Trump administration have supported efforts to block such lawsuits.
- Many scientists cited in these cases have faced numerous public records requests from conservative groups.
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