Amy Scott

And number two.

And number two.

Because they're more likely seeking work after being laid off and they're having a harder time landing a job they want.

Because they're more likely seeking work after being laid off and they're having a harder time landing a job they want.

I'm Kaylee Wells for Marketplace.

I'm Kaylee Wells for Marketplace.

This final note on the way out today, we've reported on the dozens of lawsuits brought by cities and states trying to hold oil and gas companies accountable for damage caused by climate change.

This final note on the way out today, we've reported on the dozens of lawsuits brought by cities and states trying to hold oil and gas companies accountable for damage caused by climate change.

Well, today, the U.S.

Well, today, the U.S.

Supreme Court says it will review one of those cases.

Supreme Court says it will review one of those cases.

A 2018 lawsuit brought by the city and county of Boulder here in Colorado accused ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.

A 2018 lawsuit brought by the city and county of Boulder here in Colorado accused ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.

of violating state law by intentionally misleading the public about the dangers of burning fossil fuels and asked the companies to help pay for the damage.

of violating state law by intentionally misleading the public about the dangers of burning fossil fuels and asked the companies to help pay for the damage.

The two companies asked the Supreme Court to weigh in, hoping the conservative majority will put a stop to litigation seeking billions of dollars in damages.

The two companies asked the Supreme Court to weigh in, hoping the conservative majority will put a stop to litigation seeking billions of dollars in damages.

Amir Bibawi, Caitlin Esch, John Gordon, Noya Karr, and Stephanie Seek are the Marketplace editing staff.

Amir Bibawi, Caitlin Esch, John Gordon, Noya Karr, and Stephanie Seek are the Marketplace editing staff.