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The Implications Of Climate Change Litigation For International Environmental Law-Making, David B. Hunter Aug 2007

The Implications Of Climate Change Litigation For International Environmental Law-Making, David B. Hunter

Working Papers

Climate advocates are increasingly raising specific climate change concerns before domestic courts, human rights tribunals, international commissions and other national and international decisionmaking bodies. Win or lose, these litigation strategies are significantly changing and enhancing the public dialogue around climate change. This article discusses the awareness-building impacts of climate litigation as well as related impacts such strategies may have on the development of climate law and policy. The article argues that litigation's focus on specific victims facing immediate threats from climate change has increased the political will to address climate change both internationally and nationally. It has also shifted the …


Wave Energy: "New-Wave" Interest In An Old Alternative Resource., Scott Johnson Jan 2007

Wave Energy: "New-Wave" Interest In An Old Alternative Resource., Scott Johnson

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


An Overview Of The International Regime Addressing Climate Change, Kyle W. Danish Jan 2007

An Overview Of The International Regime Addressing Climate Change, Kyle W. Danish

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Climate Change And Federal Environmental Law, Lara Hansen, Christopher R. Pyke Jan 2007

Climate Change And Federal Environmental Law, Lara Hansen, Christopher R. Pyke

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


The Day Aftert Tomorrow Scenario: What If Global Warming Causes Rapid Climate Change? , Michael K. Lee Jan 2007

The Day Aftert Tomorrow Scenario: What If Global Warming Causes Rapid Climate Change? , Michael K. Lee

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Preparing For The Day After Tomorrow: Frameworks For Climate Change Adaptation, Ira R. Feldman, Joshua H. Kahan Jan 2007

Preparing For The Day After Tomorrow: Frameworks For Climate Change Adaptation, Ira R. Feldman, Joshua H. Kahan

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Global Climate Change Creates A New Carbon Business For U.S. Companies, Michael J. Zimmer Jan 2007

Global Climate Change Creates A New Carbon Business For U.S. Companies, Michael J. Zimmer

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


The Next Level Of Environmental Protection: Business Strategies And Government Policies Converging On Sustainability, Alan D. Hect Jan 2007

The Next Level Of Environmental Protection: Business Strategies And Government Policies Converging On Sustainability, Alan D. Hect

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Legal And Policy Frameworks For Renewable Energy To Mitigate Climate Change, Xiaodong Wang Jan 2007

Legal And Policy Frameworks For Renewable Energy To Mitigate Climate Change, Xiaodong Wang

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Existing Legal Mechanism To Address Oceanic Impacts From Climate Change , Lucy Wiggins Jan 2007

Existing Legal Mechanism To Address Oceanic Impacts From Climate Change , Lucy Wiggins

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Potential Causes Of Action For Climate Change Impacts Under The United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement, William C.G. Burns Jan 2007

Potential Causes Of Action For Climate Change Impacts Under The United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement, William C.G. Burns

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Economic Growth And The Environment: India Confronts The Link Between Automobiles And Climate Change , Rahul Saksena Jan 2007

Economic Growth And The Environment: India Confronts The Link Between Automobiles And Climate Change , Rahul Saksena

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


The Left-Over Problem: The Blind Spot Of The Automotive Portion Of The Advanced Energy Intiative , Chris Stefan Jan 2007

The Left-Over Problem: The Blind Spot Of The Automotive Portion Of The Advanced Energy Intiative , Chris Stefan

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


The Impacts Of Global Warming: The Need For Cooperation & Leadership An Overview Of This Issue , Jeff Bingaman Jan 2007

The Impacts Of Global Warming: The Need For Cooperation & Leadership An Overview Of This Issue , Jeff Bingaman

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


World News, Scott Johnson Jan 2007

World News, Scott Johnson

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Building Stock Offers Opportunities To Foster Sustainability And Provides Tools For Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption, Edna Sussman Jan 2007

Building Stock Offers Opportunities To Foster Sustainability And Provides Tools For Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption, Edna Sussman

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


Fueling The Future: Policy-Based Comparison Of Alternative Automotive Fuel Sources, Chris Stefan Jan 2007

Fueling The Future: Policy-Based Comparison Of Alternative Automotive Fuel Sources, Chris Stefan

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

No abstract provided.