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Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

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.

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