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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Boulder Climate Change Liability Lawsuit
Just the facts
The U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of oral arguments involving an effort by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, to hold major energy companies legally accountable for the localized costs and effects of global climate change. Eight of the nine justices weighed arguments regarding whether the litigation should proceed in state courts or federal jurisdictions.
Why this is news
Justices heard oral arguments in a legal battle concerning whether municipal climate lawsuits against energy corporations belong in state or federal court.
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