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Supreme Court hears arguments in climate change case seeking to hold companies liable

The 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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Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments in major climate change case against Big OilThe Supreme Court appeared conflicted Monday about how it will resolve a lawsuit from a Colorado city that is attempting to hold two fossil fuel companies responsible for the impacts of climate change, though several conservative justices said they were concerned about the possibility of letting states wade into an area long controlled by the federal…

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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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