A Supreme Court case will decide if Big Oil should pay for climate change.
They publishedShould Big Oil pay for climate change? A Supreme Court case will help decide.
First reportThe New York Times · 4 Oct, 09:00Z
Latest reportThe Washington Post · 4 Oct, 10:00Z
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Why it matters
What
The Supreme Court will decide whether major oil companies can be required to pay costs linked to climate change.
Why
The decision could shape whether fossil fuel companies face financial responsibility for climate-related damages.
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Watch for the Court’s ruling and its effect on similar claims against oil companies.
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