Boulder’s Climate Case Could Reshape Western Slope Economies

• Ranchers, ski resort operators and local governments across Colorado’s Western Slope are watching Boulder’s climate lawsuit closely as it heads to the U.S. Supreme Court.
• The case tests whether cities can hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate-related damages, a question with major implications for the region’s economy.
• Ranchers worry about water supplies and drought, while the ski industry is focused on shrinking snowpack and warmer winters.

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