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Supreme Court's Ruling Boosts Honolulu's Climate Change Lawsuit

1/14/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear appeals from oil and gas companies paves the way for Honolulu's climate change lawsuit to move forward. Initiated in 2020, the lawsuit alleges these companies misled the public about the dangers of fossil fuels. The Hawaii Supreme Court affirmed that state tort claims align with federal law, allowing justice to take its course.

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The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear appeals from oil and gas companies paves the way for Honolulu's climate change lawsuit to move forward. Initiated in 2020, the lawsuit alleges these companies misled the public about the dangers of fossil fuels. The Hawaii Supreme Court affirmed that state tort claims align with federal law, allowing justice to take its course.