Politics● ElevatedOct 5 · Oct 5, 2026, 5:54 PM
Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Eight of the nine justices heard nearly two hours of oral arguments in a case involving an effort by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, to hold energy companies accountable for the effects of global climate change.
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