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'American Electric Power’ Leaves Open Many Questions For Climate Litigation, Michael B. Gerrard
'American Electric Power’ Leaves Open Many Questions For Climate Litigation, Michael B. Gerrard
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On June 20, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in American Electric Power v. Connecticut, the second climate change case to be decided by that Court and the first to concern common law claims. The decision resolves a few issues but leaves many others open.
Climate Change Litigation After Supreme Court Ruling In American Electric Power V. Connecticut, Mark Fulton, Michael B. Gerrard
Climate Change Litigation After Supreme Court Ruling In American Electric Power V. Connecticut, Mark Fulton, Michael B. Gerrard
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On June 20, 2011 the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in American Electric Power v. Connecticut. This is the second climate change case to be decided by that court and the first to concern common law claims, where the plaintiffs claimed that the greenhouse gases (GHGs) from power plants constitute a common law nuisance, and asked the court to issue an injunction requiring the plants to reduce their emissions.