Why Cities and States Are Fighting Climate Change in Courtrooms NYT: Science By: Karen Zraick and Claire Brown 5 October 2026 at 16:40 Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather. Β© Alex Kent/The New York TimesThe case now before the Supreme Court could affect dozens of others. Protesters gathered on Monday as the court heard arguments.