Oil Companies Urge Supreme Court to Dismiss State Climate Lawsuits Pre-Trial

Oil Companies Urge Supreme Court to Dismiss State Climate Lawsuits Pre-Trial

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Oil companies have petitioned the Supreme Court to block state-level climate deception lawsuits before they reach trial. They argue that federal law should preempt these claims, potentially impacting ongoing legal battles over climate accountability. This move highlights the ongoing legal tensions between fossil fuel companies and state governments regarding climate change responsibility.

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Originally published by arstechnica