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Coastal communities are increasingly turning to the courts to address the challenges posed by rising sea levels. Legal battles are emerging as key arenas where the balance between private property rights and public safety in the climate era is being negotiated. Over 30 states, counties, and municipalities have filed lawsuits against energy companies, seeking damages for the alleged effects of climate change. In California, shrinking beaches have led to disputes among neighbors and cities over the remaining sand. Additionally, a group of 21 young people has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a lawsuit claiming that the U.S. government's energy policies violate their rights to be protected from climate change.