The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case on Monday from 19 Republican-led states, including Alabama, seeking to block Democratic-led states from suing major oil companies over their role in climate change.
The states, such as California and New Jersey, have filed lawsuits against companies like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and BP, alleging they misled the public about the effects of fossil fuels. The Republican-led states argue that only the federal government can regulate emissions between states and that the lawsuits are overreaching. Despite these objections, the Supreme Court decided not to intervene. The case reflects ongoing tensions between states over climate change litigation and energy regulation.
