Supreme Court to hear climate case over Colorado wildfire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 13:13 · Archive

The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by Colorado's Boulder County against oil and gas companies over disaster damages.

The Supreme Court is to hear a major climate change case involving a devastating Colorado wildfire. Boulder County is among dozens of governments across the United States that are suing oil and gas companies, seeking financial compensation for damage caused by disasters they say are linked to climate change.

The case represents a significant legal challenge to the fossil fuel industry, with multiple jurisdictions pursuing similar litigation to recover costs associated with climate-related disasters.

How it is being reported

• The Supreme Court will hear a major climate change case involving a devastating Colorado wildfireClickorlando · 3 Oct, 12:48
• The Supreme Court will hear a major climate change case involving a devastating Colorado wildfireNews4Jax · 3 Oct, 12:48

In this story: Supreme Court · Boulder County · Colorado · United States

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