(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear significant cases on climate change, consumer protection and discrimination in its upcoming term.
The first day of arguments at the high court is Oct. 5. The court will hear Suncor Energy v. Boulder, a case challenging whether state and local governments can utilize tort laws to seek billions in damages against energy companies over alleged contributions to climate change.
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