The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.
Supreme Court's new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case
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- The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy
- SCOTUS hears major climate change case. And, Brazil's presidential race goes to runoff
- US supreme court hears big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits
- Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial
- Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case over Mount Pleasant coalmine
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