May 13, 2025 archive

Colorado Supreme Court says Boulder can sue oil companies over climate change

    Boulder, Colorado’s lawsuit against two fossil fuel corporations over alleged local harms caused by climate change is being allowed to move ahead following a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court. By 5-2, the Supreme Court concluded federal law did not preclude the local governments from raising state-level claims of nuisance, trespass, unjust enrichment …

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Senate failure on winter storm bill leaves author upset

  The failure of the Oklahoma Senate to bring  House Bill 1220 up for a full chamber vote before Thursday’s floor deadline disappointed Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman. “I’m deeply disappointed that Senate leadership didn’t see fit to bring this important bill up for a floor vote,” Standridge said. HB 1220 would protect utility ratepayers by …

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