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Supreme Court to Hear Oil Industry Appeal
The US Supreme Court agreed today to hear an appeal. Oil companies Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy brought the case.
They want to stop dozens of US city and state lawsuits. These lawsuits blame oil companies for climate change damage.
The lawsuits seek money from the oil industry. This case could affect many other similar lawsuits nationwide.
Klear Note — Cities and states are suing oil companies for climate change damage costs. The Supreme Court's decision could affect hundreds of similar lawsuits nationwide.
Key Terms 2
- Supreme Court
- The highest court in the United States that makes final decisions on laws.
- appeal
- A request to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.