Is Big Oil Losing Ground in the Supreme Court Climate Fight?

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from major oil companies seeking to block climate change lawsuits, clearing the way for Honolulu’s claims against industry giants to proceed. This decision, hailed as a landmark moment for climate accountability, allows lawsuits alleging deceptive practices by oil firms about fossil fuel impacts on global warming to remain in state courts, a venue perceived as less favorable to corporate interests. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2020, targets several i ...