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Colorado Supreme Court Greenlights Boulder’s Case Against Oil Giants

11/8/2025

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The Colorado Supreme Court has allowed Boulder’s case against Exxon and Suncor to proceed.
Exxon and Suncor seek intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, fearing industry repercussions.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices with ties to oil, including Samuel Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, raise impartiality concerns.
The decision is expected next month, amid ethics scandals and oil-industry lobbying for protections.

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Story summary

The Colorado Supreme Court has allowed Boulder’s case against Exxon and Suncor to proceed.
Exxon and Suncor seek intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, fearing industry repercussions.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices with ties to oil, including Samuel Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, raise impartiality concerns.
The decision is expected next month, amid ethics scandals and oil-industry lobbying for protections.