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.com3d agoWhole story →PlanetClarence Thomassupreme court climate case
Justice Alito recuses from Suncor Energy amid judicial ethics debateSamuel Alito's recusal from the Suncor Energy Supreme Court case over financial conflict concerns highlights why justices should use blind trusts for investments.Fox News5d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetSamuel Alitosuncor energy supreme court case
Alito Recuses Himself From Big SCOTUS Climate Liability CaseJustice Samuel Alito is stepping away from a blockbuster climate case just days before arguments begin, the New York Times reports. The Supreme CourtEUROPE SAYS7d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentPlanetSamuel Alitosuncor v boulder ruling