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Supreme Court to hear major climate change case

High court to hear arguments in a case that may shape legal responsibility of energy companies for climate change.

Published Aug 9, 2026, 12:11 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could determine the future of legal actions over energy companies' contributions to climate change. The outcome may affect how state and local governments can pursue lawsuits against energy firms.