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Climate Change on Trial: Why Suncor Energy v. Boulder County Matters
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Event summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear *Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County*, a pivotal case determining who is responsible for climate-related harms and whether state courts can assign liability for interstate greenhouse gas emissions. The decision will have significant implications for over 30 pending climate-damages lawsuits nationwide and will redefine federalism in environmental law, testing the adaptability of traditional tort doctrines to global phenomena. The Court's ruling, expected in 2027, could either halt or unleash widespread climate accountability litigation against energy companies.