Exxon seeks Supreme Court intervention to halt state climate lawsuits

Exxon has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in climate damage lawsuits brought by Boulder County and other jurisdictions, arguing that such litigation could improperly influence national energy policy. The company seeks to avoid liability for alleged concealment of fossil fuel impacts and compensation for natural disaster costs. The Court's decision on whether to hear the case will determine the scope of state-level climate litigation.