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Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers

Oil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the effects of climate change.

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Los Angeles Times· Oct 5, 5:23 PMSupreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers

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