The Supreme Court kicks off its new term Monday with Suncor v. Boulder, a major climate case that could shape efforts by state and local governments to seek damages from fossil fuel companies over global warming.
The case is an appeal of a Colorado Supreme Court decision that allowed the city and county of Boulder to proceed with its claims.
The dispute centers on whether local governments can hold large energy companies accountable for local harms tied to climate change, an issue described as having repercussions beyond climate.