SCOTUS returns with a climate change case.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in Suncor v. Boulder, a case over whether Boulder, Colorado can sue energy companies Suncor and Exxon under state law for climate change damages. The case turns on whether federal law preempts state claims and whether the Court has jurisdiction, with Alito recused and a 4-4 split possible. The article rounds up right-leaning commentary skeptical of the suit as 'lawfare' and left-leaning commentary supporting local climate liability. The author finds both sides compelling but sees Boulder as stronger on technical grounds.