The Latest Breaking News from Suncor

Justice Alito Gives a Fuller Explanation of His Suncor Recusal

One of several worthwhile tidbits in Justice Alito's Wall Street Journal interview.

Reason · 9h ago

Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies

The Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs

The Independent UK · Oct 5

State climate suits face skeptical Supreme Court

A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical Monday of an effort by Boulder, Colo., to hold major oil producers accountable in state courts for the harms caused by climate change. Across almost two hours of oral arguments, the justices raised concerns about upsetting the balance between states and the…

Roll Call · Oct 5

Buschbacher: Did Prof. Adler File His Amicus Brief for the Wrong Side in Suncor?

A guest post responding to my amicus brief in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County.

Reason · Oct 1

Question of whether taxpayers or fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damage heads to Supreme Court

Climate change is causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage every year from floods, fires, droughts and other consequences of a rapidly warming planet.

The Conversation · Sep 30

On FOI Requests and Other Benefits of Working at a Public University

For twenty-five years I never had to think about freedom-of-information requests, but in the last year I have been the subject of two such requests.

Reason · Sep 30

Justice Alito Abruptly Steps Aside From Exxon–Suncor Climate Appeal With No Reason Given

Justice Samuel Alito has withdrawn from the Supreme Court's review of a climate lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor, leaving eight justices to hear October arguments.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

As Suncor Approaches, Justice Alito Recuses

The petitioners appear to lose a vote they might need in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County.

Reason · Sep 28

Alito is complicit in climate disaster

The Supreme Court justice has made millions from companies that profit from our planet’s destruction

Salon · Sep 5

Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows

Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability case

The Guardian - US · Aug 11