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The Supreme Court opened its new term on Monday by hearing arguments in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a landmark case that could determine whether states and local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change damages. The case, which began in 2018 when Boulder County sued Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, accuses these companies of contributing to climate-related harms through their fossil fuel operations. The lawsuit aims to hold the companies financially responsible for local climate impacts using state tort laws.

If the Supreme Court allows such lawsuits, it could set a precedent for similar cases across the nation, potentially affecting industries that emit carbon and leading to increased costs for consumers due to higher legal liabilities. Conversely, if the court rules against Boulder County, it would limit states' ability to use their courts for addressing national policy issues like climate change through tort law, thereby protecting manufacturers from an expanding patchwork of lawsuits based on complex environmental problems.

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