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US Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits

Monday's arguments mark the latest example of energy-sector companies asking the justices to block climate-related liability or limit federal environmental regulation.

Sources (1)· Oct 4, 10:05 AM

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Reuters· Oct 4, 10:05 AMUS Supreme Court to kick off term with bid by Big Oil to toss climate suits

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