Supreme Court allows climate change to proceed against oil companies

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal from oil and gas companies, leaving intact lawsuits that aim to hold the industry financially accountable for extensive damages linked to climate change. The lawsuits could potentially have a big effect on monetary losses for these different oil and gas companies. The suits could also pave the way for further legal action brought up against these companies. What To Know Oil and gas companies are grappling with a surge of lawsuits accusing them of misleading the public about fossil...