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NYTIMES (Abbie VanSickle) - Supreme Court to Hear Major Environmental Lawsuit

The justices will begin their new term with a landmark case about whether local governments can sue oil companies over damages caused by climate change.

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How might a ruling in favor of oil companies impact state-level climate policies like those in New York and Vermont?
A ruling in favor of the oil companies could jeopardize separate state climate policies, specifically "climate superfund" laws in New York and Vermont that assess damages against fossil fuel companies to fund climate adaptation.
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From related AXIOS (Ben Geman): What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate case
What jurisdictional question must the Supreme Court address before deciding on federal preemption?
The Court is considering whether it has jurisdiction to review a Colorado Supreme Court decision that allowed the Boulder case to proceed in state court.
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From related AXIOS (Ben Geman): What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate case
Which states currently have active state-court cases against oil companies according to the report?
Active cases are located in California, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and other locations.
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From related AXIOS (Ben Geman): What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate case
What are the central accusations made by litigants in the various state-court cases against oil companies?
The cases generally accuse oil giants of concealing risks or making deceptive statements, and they seek damages for climate-related costs.
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From related AXIOS (Ben Geman): What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate case
What specific litigation is the Supreme Court reviewing in relation to the city and county of Boulder?
The Court is reviewing litigation against Exxon and Suncor that was filed by the city and county of Boulder in 2018.
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From related AXIOS (Ben Geman): What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate case
What is the primary legal question the Supreme Court is considering regarding climate change litigation?
The Supreme Court is considering whether federal law blocks damage claims under state laws for the effects of interstate and global emissions, a concept known as federal preemption.
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What types of legal cases is the U.S. Supreme Court expected to hear during its upcoming term starting in October?
The Supreme Court is set to hear significant cases involving climate change, consumer protection, and discrimination.
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When is the U.S. Supreme Court scheduled to begin hearing arguments for its upcoming term?
The first day of arguments at the high court is scheduled for October 5.
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