Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companiesThe Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices expressed skepticism about the potential flood of litigation if the case from Boulder, Colorado, proceeds. Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the implications of allowing municipalities nationwide to file similar…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJohn Robertssupreme court climate lawsuit hearing
Clarence Thomas is in the hot seat for Supreme Court’s biggest climate case in yearsBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — As one of the Supreme Court’s most stalwart conservative and prolific justices, Clarence Thomas’ views on the biggest cases of the day — from guns to race to religion — are rarely in doubt. Yet when it comes to perhaps the most significant climate change-related case to reach theABC17News.com4d agoWhole story →PlanetClarence Thomassupreme court climate case
John Thune tees up doomed votes on data centers and stock tradingBoth the Ratepayer Protection Act and a second bill restricting stock trading by members of Congress are slated to fail on Wednesday.Washington Examiner7d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetJohn ThuneHR 7008HR 9340senate votes on ethics bills
Thune says he is open to diesel export banSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he is "open to exploring" a ban on diesel exports to help curb the historically high prices.Washington Examiner21d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJohn Thunediesel export ban proposal
Thune says Senate path for E15 has hurdle from small oil refineriesUS Sen. Majority Leader John Thune says year-round E15 ethanol sales need compromises with small oil refineries to pass the Senate.Aberdeen News2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJohn Thunee15 year round sales debate
