Episode 119: Can the Law Keep Up with Climate Science?

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. 

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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

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