What A Day Can Big Oil Grease The Courts?
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Mar 16, 2026 Mike Meno, communications director at the Center for Climate Integrity and climate accountability advocate. He digs into municipal lawsuits against oil and gas companies. He outlines evidence of industry deception. He explains why Big Oil asked the Supreme Court to intervene and the political and legislative moves to shield companies.
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Oil Reliance Amplifies War Shock To Prices
- U.S. reliance on oil worsens economic vulnerability during Middle East conflicts.
- Jane Coaston points to the Strait of Hormuz closure pushing oil above $100 a barrel and limiting what domestic production can do.
Administration Intervenes To Shield Big Oil
- The Trump administration actively backs oil industry efforts to limit climate liability.
- Jane Coaston cites the DOJ brief urging the Supreme Court to take a case that could curb states' ability to sue oil companies.
Boulder Sued Oil After Devastating Marshall Fire
- Boulder County sued ExxonMobil and Suncor after the Marshall Fire destroyed over a thousand homes.
- Mike Meno frames the suit as one of many local governments seeking compensation for increased wildfire risk tied to climate harms.