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Spheres of Influence
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A Changing Climate of Litigation Richard Dahl Abstract
Frustrated by perceived federal reticence to act on the growing scientific evidence of climate change, plaintiffs are increasingly turning to the courts, suing corporations on the grounds that their greenhouse gas emissions are causing undue harm and suing governments for failing to regulate the corporations ; industry has responded with countersuits of its own. To date, plaintiffs in climate change lawsuits haven’t scored any major victories, and prospects for the future are unclear. In the opinion of many stakeholders, however, litigation can ultimately play a key role in shaping broader public policy.
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