Donald Trump has vowed to roll back regulations in the energy sector, favoring fossil fuels and dismantling environmental protections.
Experts note that numerous climate accountability lawsuits remain active, aiming to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for misleading the public about climate change.
Trump's administration might struggle to influence these cases as they are filed in state courts, limiting his ability to appoint relevant judges.
Legal analysts believe that if litigation affects the Supreme Court, appointees from Trump's previous term could sway outcomes in favor of fossil fuel companies.
Despite a Republican-led effort, gaining legal immunity for fossil fuel firms from lawsuits remains unlikely due to legislative hurdles.