Maryland Judges Weigh Whether Cities Can Sue Over Climate Change

The article discusses a legal battle in Maryland, where several cities, including Baltimore and Annapolis, are seeking to sue oil companies for their alleged role in spreading disinformation about climate change. The cities argue that the oil companies' actions have contributed to the impacts of climate change, which are already being felt in these communities. The case was initially dismissed by a lower court, but the cities have appealed to the state's top court, the Maryland Court of Appeals, to revive the lawsuit. The judges are now tasked with weighing whether the cities have the legal standing to sue the oil companies over climate change-related damages. The article notes that this case is part of a broader trend of communities across the United States seeking to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in the climate crisis. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for similar lawsuits being pursued in other parts of the country.