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Supreme Court to Review Landmark Climate Lawsuits Against Big Oil

1/2/2026

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In 2025, over 70 U.S. states and cities sued big oil for climate deception.
Courts often rejected the industry’s motions to dismiss.
The Supreme Court declined to block Honolulu’s suit and will review a Boulder, Colorado case.
New strategies include a wrongful-death suit in Washington and a November class action on rising homeowners’ insurance costs due to climate impacts.

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Story summary

In 2025, over 70 U.S. states and cities sued big oil for climate deception.
Courts often rejected the industry’s motions to dismiss.
The Supreme Court declined to block Honolulu’s suit and will review a Boulder, Colorado case.
New strategies include a wrongful-death suit in Washington and a November class action on rising homeowners’ insurance costs due to climate impacts.