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Episode 119: Can the Law Keep Up with Climate Science?
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
This summer has seen no shortage of extreme weather events, bringing more attention to climate change. For the legal community, it's highlighted the question, can the law keep up with climate science? Elizabeth Binczik speaks with Michael Burger about climate change litigation and how courts are handling this growing field. They discuss the recent victory by youth litigants in a climate case against the state of Montana. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Elizabeth Binczik, Director of Policy and Program for Economic Justice Guest: Michael Burger, Executive Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Link: Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review Link: Sabin Center's Climate Change Litigation Databases Link: "Montana Lawsuit Confronts States’ Responsibility for Climate Change," by Michael Burger Link: "The Law and Science of Climate Change Attribution," by Michael Burger, Jessica Wentz, Radley Horton Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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