Supreme Court justices question oil companies' bid to block Boulder climate suit

The Supreme Court heard over two hours of oral arguments Monday in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, over whether Colorado's Boulder County can sue Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy under state nuisance law for damages tied to climate change. Eight of nine justices participated. After the arguments, it remained unclear how the court would rule. The case could affect similar suits by other localities against fossil fuel companies.