The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge from oil giants, including ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, aiming to block climate change lawsuits filed by local governments. The case stems from a Boulder, Colorado, suit alleging that fossil fuel companies deceived the public about environmental risks, leading to billions in damages from wildfires and rising sea levels. The companies argue that climate policy is a federal matter and state-level litigation threatens a critical economic sector. The Trump administration has backed the industry, warning that allowing such suits could expose anyone in the world to similar litigation.
Date: February 23, 2026. Source: apnews.com