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flag U.S. Supreme Court may decide whether states can pursue climate lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

flag The U.S. Supreme Court is being urged to block climate-related lawsuits that critics call "climate lawfare," arguing they risk undermining national energy policy. flag A Colorado case against fossil fuel companies over climate damages, allowed to proceed by the state’s high court in 2025, is central to the debate. flag Defendants say such cases involve complex national and global issues better handled by federal agencies, not state courts. flag They warn that letting local juries decide on climate liability could lead to inconsistent rulings, de facto carbon taxes, and higher energy costs. flag Critics also highlight challenges with renewable energy reliability and rising electricity prices in regions with aggressive clean energy mandates, citing examples like Europe and California. flag With most global emissions now from nations like China and India, opponents argue that state-level litigation distracts from needed international cooperation and legislative action.

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