The Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in lawsuits filed by Honolulu against major oil and gas companies, allowing the city to seek billions in damages. These lawsuits allege that the companies engaged in deceptive marketing regarding the effects of climate change. The decision means that cases against companies like Sunoco and Shell, along with 15 other energy firms, can proceed in Hawaii state courts. The oil companies had argued that such interstate pollution issues should be governed by federal law, specifically the Clean Air Act, and not state laws. They claim that greenhouse gas emissions result from countless daily choices made over decades by various entities, not just their operations. Despite their arguments, the Supreme Court declined to block the lawsuits, marking a significant moment for climate accountability in the energy sector.
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