Suncor Energy
Coverage of Suncor Energy in the Nexus archive.
- Attorneys general tell justices to let state court decide Boulder’s climate change lawsuit
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and attorneys general from other Democratic-led states urged the U.S. Supreme Court to let state courts handle a climate change lawsuit filed by Boulder and San Miguel counties against Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil. The companies argue federal environmental law shields them from state claims, but the Colorado Supreme Court previously ruled local governments can pursue such cases in state court. The attorneys general emphasized the importance of state courts resolving the merits of the case before the Supreme Court intervenes.
- Suncor Energy faces revived Clean Air Act suit
Suncor Energy is facing a revived lawsuit under the Clean Air Act. The article references similar lawsuits involving Suncor Energy and Colorado.
- Large plume of black smoke, flames visible from Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City
A large plume of black smoke and flames were visible at the Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City due to a flare during unit startup activities. Suncor described the flare as a safety measure, but community members expressed concerns over prior lack of notification and ongoing environmental impact, citing a 2024 lawsuit and an EPA report showing high pollution levels. The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division plans public meetings in August and September 2026 to address emission reduction proposals.
- A Supreme Court climate case meets a changing scientific consensus
The Supreme Court is set to rule on Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a climate litigation case seeking to hold energy producers financially accountable for climate change consequences. The case is criticized for relying on outdated scientific assumptions that are no longer valid.
- Looking back and looking ahead
The article commemorates Chief Justice John Marshall's death in 1835 and highlights upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun regulations, LGBT rights, voting restrictions, and tech-related issues. It also notes a bipartisan coalition challenging tech age verification laws and conservative efforts to expand trans athlete bans following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
- GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets
Over 70 House Republicans, led by Steve Scalise, urge the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a Colorado climate lawsuit, arguing it would harm energy producers and drive up costs. They claim Boulder County's case is a 'dangerous overreach' that could force fossil fuel companies to pay billions in damages and disrupt national energy policy.
- GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets
Over 70 House Republicans led by Steve Scalise urge the Supreme Court to reject a Colorado county's lawsuit seeking financial liability from oil companies for climate change damages. The lawmakers argue that allowing such state-level lawsuits would undermine federal energy policy and harm the U.S. energy industry. The case, Suncor v. Boulder, will be heard by SCOTUS in 2024, with a ruling expected in 2027.