# Climate Lawsuits Heat Up with New Science | US News

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-07-16T03:14:53+00:00
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A landmark science report from the National Academies confirms climate change’s direct role in extreme weather disasters—fueling a wave of lawsuits against fossil fuel giants as legal battles heat up. This decade’s first major update on weather attribution science arrives amid rising legal pressure, with cases demanding billions in damages and one headed to the Supreme Court. Critics, including lawmakers and lobbyists, are pushing back with accusations of bias and even drafting legislation to shield corporations—but the science is advancing faster than ever, leaving skeptics scrambling. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/863c3fd2019d2e08

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