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Los Angeles Times
Colorado ranchers challenge climate case
A group of Colorado ranchers has filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting a lawsuit against oil companies, claiming that fossil fuel industry practices contribute to climate change and are directly impacting their livelihoods. The ranchers, affected by severe drought and heat in the region, rely on water from the Colorado River, which has diminished due to changing climate patterns. They argue that the damages caused by climate change threaten the economic viability of ranching and broader regional industries, emphasizing the need for industry accountability as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case involving oil companies’ responsibility for climate-related damages.
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