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Supreme Court to hear Exxon, Suncor Boulder climate challenge

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy’s challenge to Boulder, Colorado’s climate lawsuit.
Arguments are set for the Court’s first day of its new nine-month term on Monday.
A ruling for the companies could dismiss dozens of state and local climate suits seeking billions of dollars.
The Trump administration backed the firms, arguing federal law precludes Boulder’s claims.

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy’s challenge to Boulder, Colorado’s climate lawsuit.
Arguments are set for the Court’s first day of its new nine-month term on Monday.
A ruling for the companies could dismiss dozens of state and local climate suits seeking billions of dollars.
The Trump administration backed the firms, arguing federal law precludes Boulder’s claims.