Supreme Court to Hear Major Climate Lawsuit That Could End Wave of Suits Against Energy Industry

The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County — a case that could determine the future of climate change lawsuits filed by states and municipalities against the energy industry. The review comes as dozens of left-leaning jurisdictions have filed similar suits seeking to hold fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages. A ruling in favor of the energy industry could effectively shut down the legal campaign, while a loss could open the floodgates to billions in climate liability claims. The case represents one of the most consequential environmental law decisions the Court will issue this term.