Devastation in Lahaina, Hawaii from a wildfire that killed at least 111 people and displaced thousands, on Aug. 17, 2023. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images
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The United States Supreme Court has asked the Biden administration to weigh in on oil companies’ efforts to avoid a lawsuit brought by Honolulu. The suit alleges the companies misled the public regarding the contribution of their fossil fuel emissions to climate change and could potentially cost them billions.
The request by the Supreme Court will delay the justices’ decision on whether to hear an appeal by the fossil fuel companies after Hawaii’s highest court ruled the litigation could go to trial.
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