If it seems like everyday expenses are becoming less affordable, just imagine what you could pay if the Supreme Court decides that thousands of state and local governments can bring multibillion-dollar lawsuits against energy companies for their alleged contributions to climate change.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County, a case considering that very question, on Oct. 5.

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