Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies
The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.
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The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.
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