US Supreme Court to Review Big Oil Bids to Dismiss Climate Lawsuits

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The US Supreme Court is set to begin its term by considering bids from major oil companies to dismiss climate change-related lawsuits. Investing.com reported that the court is reviewing petitions from energy firms seeking to move these cases to federal courts or have them dismissed entirely.

The companies are attempting to shift the litigation to avoid potentially massive liabilities and state-level legal risks. This judicial review follows various climate-related legal actions filed by states and municipalities against the energy sector.