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Apr 24, 2026

Supreme Court hands oil industry major win in Louisiana energy lawsuit

Commentary: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Louisiana environmental lawsuit against Chevron must be heard in federal court, a major win for the oil industry.

Plaintiffs in a climate lawsuit brought by children and young adults in Montana listen to arguments during a May 12, 2023, court hearing in Helena, Mont. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, file)
Oct 15, 2025

Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels

A federal judge dismissed young activists' lawsuit challenging Trump’s fossil fuel policies, saying the issue belongs to political branches, not courts.

Pumpjacks operating at the Kern River Oil Field are seen in Bakersfield, California, on Jan. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Jul 22, 2025

DOJ, 24 attorneys general weigh in on climate change lawsuit before MD Supreme Court

Numerous big names are weighing into climate change lawsuits brought by Maryland jurisdictions against fossil fuel companies.

Pumpjacks operating at the Kern River Oil Field are seen in Bakersfield, California, on Jan. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
May 28, 2025

Lawsuits aim to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change

A German court ruled against a Peruvian farmer’s climate case targeting RWE for glacier melt, highlighting global efforts to hold polluters accountable.

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President Donald Trump gives a speech during the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn on day two of the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS)

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MD Republicans sue Moore, elections officials over redistricting ballot question

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Judge rejects settlement plans by both Baltimore Archdiocese, abuse survivors

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Montgomery County officials mourn death of former MD Sen. Karen Montgomery

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