# Supreme Court kicks off term with major climate change case

https://mins.news/en/video/86511

- NBC News, 2026-10-05 13:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfFlh3fGcI

> The Supreme Court is beginning its new term by considering a major climate change case over whether energy companies can be sued for damages caused by natural disasters linked to climate change. NBC News’ Lawrence Hurley reports on the details.

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