Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal from Oil Companies in Landmark Hawaii Climate Case

In a significant legal development, the U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear an appeal from major oil companies, effectively upholding a lower court's ruling related to a landmark climate lawsuit initiated by the state of Hawaii. This decision marks a crucial moment in the ongoing battle between state authorities seeking accountability for climate change and the fossil fuel industry.

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Hawaii Utility Initiates Planned Power Outages on Maui Amid Wildfire Risks

In a proactive move to combat the dangers posed by impending wildfires, a utility company in Hawaii has commenced controlled power outages across Maui. This decision arises from a combination of extreme weather conditions and the potential for devastating fires, echoing the catastrophic events that the island experienced just a year ago.

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