February 23, 2026 at 09:38AM
Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a major environmental appeal from fossil fuel producers challenging a Colorado city’s lawsuit over climate change damages. The case centers on whether state law claims against oil companies can proceed in state court and how federal law may preempt such claims. A ruling could shape the ability of municipalities to pursue climate-related liability against fossil fuel firms nationwide.