Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider arguments from oil and gas companies. These firms want to stop lawsuits that could make them responsible for climate change-related damages.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court is a high-level court in the United States that makes important legal decisions.
- Oil and gas companies are facing lawsuits over their role in causing damage from climate change.
- The companies want to block these lawsuits to avoid paying damages.
- Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, mainly caused by burning fossil fuels like oil and gas.
- The Supreme Court's decision could have a major impact on how climate-related lawsuits are handled in the future.