Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case involving Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil

In the United States, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case involving Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil. This decision follows pressure from advocacy groups concerned about his stock holdings in oil companies. The case, which seeks damages for climate change impacts, could set important legal precedents regarding state versus federal jurisdiction in climate-related lawsuits.