U.S. Supreme Court to decide state climate change case
Justices will weigh whether Boulder County can seek damages from energy companies for alleged climate harms, a case with broad implications for emissions litigation.
- On October 5, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Suncor v. Boulder County Commissioners, a case determining whether local governments can seek damages from energy companies for global climate change contributions.
- Boulder County, Colorado, filed a lawsuit against energy companies claiming that 'fossil fuel companies should be liable for damages resulting from emissions,' using state nuisance laws typically reserved for property disputes.
- 28 amicus briefs were filed supporting Boulder, though Former Arizona Solicitor General O.H. Skinner told The Center Square that 'the amicus briefs basically confirm' the lawsuit is ideologically driven and dark money-funded.
- Skinner warned the tactic is 'effectively trying to impose a net zero agenda' nationwide, arguing it undermines democracy by making citizens' votes and state residence irrelevant to their own regulations.
- If Boulder loses, residents can still pursue progressive lifestyles locally, but Skinner says they cannot force others via court orders until the Supreme Court conclusively stops such litigation.
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U.S. Supreme Court to decide state climate change case
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could determine the future of legal actions over energy companies' contributions to climate change.
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