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Supreme Court hears case on holding energy companies liable for climate change

Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a major climate change case that could shape how communities hold industries accountable. Officials in Boulder, Colorado, are seeking compensation from energy companies for the costs of natural disasters they say are caused by climate change. Ali Rogin discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and…

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Supreme Court hears arguments in climate change case seeking to hold companies liableThe Supreme Court began its new term by hearing arguments in a case seeking to hold energy companies liable for damages caused by climate change. NBC News' Gary Grumbach has details on the cases presented and potential implications.

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Supreme Court weighs whether to limit climate change suits in first case of new termThe Supreme Court appeared skeptical of allowing Boulder, Col., to sue fossil fuel producers over the impact of climate change in a blockbuster case to kick off the new term.

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State climate suits face skeptical Supreme CourtDemonstrators rally against oil corporations involved in the suit against Colorado municipalities outside of the Supreme Court Building on Monday. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

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New Supreme Court term begins with justices stumped by climate change caseThe justices heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, seeking to hold Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy liable for the impacts of climate change.

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LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case seeking damages from fossil fuel industry for climate changeOn Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like it.

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Trump claims he’s ‘doing great’ as his approval rating sinks to record low – as it happenedThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Ask our reporters your questions about the Iran war and the US midterms As the supreme court hears oral arguments this morning, it’s worth noting that if the justices side with Boulder or decide that the case is not in their jurisdiction, then it would continue in state court. But if…

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Supreme Court Tangles Over a Major Climate Change CaseThe justices began their new term with a landmark dispute over whether local governments can hold oil companies liable for damages from climate change.

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The Supreme Court Asked the Question Boulder Can’t AnswerAt oral argument, the justices pressed the question the climate plaintiffs spent a decade dodging.

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NYC climate change suit against Big Oil runs out of gasThis week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case out of Boulder, Colorado, that could effect dozens of climate accountability lawsuits.

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