Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 29, 2022
Companies are spending millions fighting lawsuits that would hold them accountable for the costs that fossil fuel extraction has imposed on people and the planet. Meanwhile, annual reports show corporations are pushing ahead with plans to expand production, betting on new technologies to somehow make it all okay in the future.
Real Climate
AUGUST 13, 2021
This is a pretty clear illustration of how sea level starts to rise slowly; but in the long run, sea-level rise caused by fossil-fuel burning and deforestation in our generation could literally go off the chart and inundate many coastal cities and wipe entire island nations off the map. But first things first.
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A Greener Life
AUGUST 13, 2021
The comprehensive report leaves no one in doubt that every corner of the Earth is now impacted by climate change , the change caused by the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities. Unprecedented. It finds that many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands if not hundreds of thousands of years.
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2020
In fact, last month, Connecticut became the 21st state or municipality to file a climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term.
Greenbuilding Law
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
The Governor articulated in the legislation, “that Hawaii’s natural environment faces significant pressure from climate change and the heavy use it receives from persons traveling to enjoy the State’s natural resources.
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2020
In fact, last month, Connecticut became the 21st state or municipality to file a climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term.
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 2, 2020
Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. Implications Moving Forward The Ninth Circuit’s decision regarding the scope of its appellate review under 28 U.S.C. 19-1818).
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