Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies

The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.

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Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy

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