Colorado Supreme Court Greenlights Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon and Suncor

The Colorado Supreme Court rules that a long-standing lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy can proceed under state law, marking a significant legal milestone in the nationwide effort to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change. In a 5-2 decision released Monday, the state’s highest court affirms a lower court’s jurisdiction over the case brought by the City of Boulder and Boulder County, allowing the suit to move forward after nearly seven years of legal delays.

Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett says it's a major legal victory because the community has. . .