Supreme Court Sides With Environmental Wackos?

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(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a striking act practically siding with environmental wackos, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies to forge ahead, raising concerns about repercussions for one of the nation’s most vital industries.

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With the decision, the focus now shifts to how this could impact the financial operations and future of energy giants.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies has opened the floodgates for legal actions accusing these industries of contributing to climate change.

These lawsuits, initiated by states and local governments, claim that the fossil fuel industry significantly impacts the environment through carbon emissions.

They argue that companies must be held responsible for the consequences.

Oil and gas companies express grave concerns, arguing the lawsuits threaten their industry.

They have repeatedly urged the court to intervene, highlighting the substantial resources at stake.

The energy sector sees these litigations as a “serious threat to one of the nation’s most vital industries.”

However, the Biden administration supports the state Supreme Court’s decision, advocating for the lawsuits to proceed unchallenged.

Critics of the fossil fuel industry state that these companies have long known about their environmental impact yet chose to conceal it.

They draw parallels with successful lawsuits against tobacco and opioid manufacturers, which similarly utilized consumer protection and public nuisance claims.

Fossil fuel companies contest that climate change is a global issue and not one that state laws can resolve.

“The stakes in this case could not be higher,” say lawyers representing multiple companies affected by the lawsuits, reports USA Today.

The response from the energy sector remains uncertain following the court’s decision.

Legal actions are anticipated to spread, with states like California, Colorado, and New Jersey seeking billions in damages for climate-induced catastrophes.

This growing trend of leveraging legal systems to combat climate change has gained traction globally, with states and cities holding companies accountable for their environmental costs.

The lawsuits, particularly those from Honolulu, emphasize compensation for climate change impacts locally experienced.

They assert that these cases do not seek to regulate pollution but to recover costs incurred by deceptive corporate practices.

On a broader scale, they indicate a turning point in how environmental accountability might be pursued.

Ben Sullivan from Honolulu’s office of climate change called this a “landmark decision,” emphasizing its significance in enforcing local laws and safeguarding taxpayers, cited by The Guardian.

Looking forward, Maryland, New Jersey, and South Carolina courts are expected to deliver opinions on similar cases.

These decisions could lead to a ripple effect, increasing pressure on fossil fuel companies to reassess their practices.

The question now remains whether new lawsuits will emerge, potentially reshaping the industry’s landscape.

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