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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…
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rightsThe Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration. The court will hear an appeal from energy companies, including Suncor and ExxonMobil, trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for climate change-related damages. The Trump administration supports the companies, arguing the…
Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new governmentThe flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding. The preliminary damage estimate of $2.56 billion is a staggering bill for a country with a total budget of $14 billion for the current fiscal year. The floods are a major test for Prime Minister Balen Shah, who…