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Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit

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Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with a complex dispute involving an effort by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, to hold energy companies accountable for the effects of global climate change.

Eight of the court's nine justices heard nearly two hours of oral arguments in the case Suncor Energy v. Commissioners of Boulder County. Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the case , the Supreme Court said last week.

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