Supreme Court Opens New Term Hearing Major Climate Change Liability Case

The U.S. Supreme Court commenced its new term today, October 5, 2026, by hearing oral arguments in *Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County*. This pivotal case will determine whether federal law precludes state and local governments from pursuing lawsuits against energy companies in state courts for damages related to climate change. The ruling could have significant implications for numerous similar climate liability cases across the nation.