The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving Honolulu's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies, allowing the litigation to proceed in lower courts. Honolulu's lawsuit, alongside almost 40 similar cases nationwide, seeks to hold major oil companies accountable for climate damages due to their products. This judicial decision is significant for climate litigation and reflects the court's current stance that localities should address climate issues. The cases aim to recover billions in damages for climate adaptation, challenging companies' arguments that legislative action, not litigation, should address climate change.