Boulder, Colorado

government

Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. SCOTUS Intervention

    The U.S. Supreme Court officially agrees to take up the appeal from the oil companies.

  2. Federal Support

    The Trump administration files a brief supporting the oil companies' bid for Supreme Court review.

  3. Lower Court Ruling

    A lower court allows the litigation to proceed under state law, rejecting company motions to dismiss.

  4. Lawsuit Filed

    Boulder, Colorado, files suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy over climate change impacts.

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Climate Policy Neutral

SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Landmark Oil Industry Bid to Dismiss Climate Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a petition by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to review a lower court ruling that allowed climate-related lawsuits from Colorado local governments to proceed. This decision marks a critical turning point for dozens of similar cases nationwide seeking to hold fossil fuel companies financially liable for climate change impacts.

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