Alito recuses from major climate change case to be decided by the Supreme Court
Summary
Justice Samuel Alito has decided not to take part in a Supreme Court case about a climate change lawsuit against two big energy companies. The case involves Boulder, Colorado, suing Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy for their role in causing climate change through fossil fuel activities.Key Facts
- Justice Alito informed the court he will not participate in the climate change case.
- The decision likely relates to Alito’s stock investments in some energy companies.
- The lawsuit was filed by Boulder, Colorado, in 2018 against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy.
- Boulder claims these companies contributed to climate change by promoting and producing fossil fuels and hiding the dangers.
- The city and county seek billions of dollars for damage and costs linked to climate change effects.
- Exxon Mobil is the largest U.S. oil company; Suncor Energy runs two refineries in Colorado.
- The companies wanted the case moved to federal court and dismissed, but the Colorado Supreme Court allowed it to proceed.
- The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if it can review the state court decision and possibly block the lawsuit.
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