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Climate Change And The Clean Air Act, Lisa Heinzerling
Climate Change And The Clean Air Act, Lisa Heinzerling
University of San Francisco Law Review
This Article highlights the litigation before the Supreme Court in Massachusettes v. EPA, which was brought by a variety of states and other plaintiffs in order to mitigate the effects of climate change under the Clean Air Act. As such, it explores the relevant arguments before the Court, what the Court decided, and how that decision may affect the EPA's role in mitigating climate change.
Multilateral Climate Change Mitigation, Elizabeth Burleson
Multilateral Climate Change Mitigation, Elizabeth Burleson
University of San Francisco Law Review
This Article highlights Society's inability to reach consensus on climate change mitigation has resulted in the tragedy of the commons, examines Humanity's ability to overcome a similar crisis through an international cooperative effort to reduce the ozone hole, and accordingly, explores critical elements of a legal framework for multilateral actions on climate stabilization.
The Scientific And International Context For Climate Change Initiatives, Stephanie B. Oshita Phd
The Scientific And International Context For Climate Change Initiatives, Stephanie B. Oshita Phd
University of San Francisco Law Review
This Article provides context for the examination of United States climate policy and litigation initiatives, including the current scientific understanding of climate change, international efforts to combat climate change both inside and outside of the UN framework, and suggests possible solutions to the climate change problem.
Global Climate Change And The National Environmental Policy Act, Kevin Haroff, Katherine Kirwan Moore
Global Climate Change And The National Environmental Policy Act, Kevin Haroff, Katherine Kirwan Moore
University of San Francisco Law Review
This Article examines various attempts to address climate change through the statutory framework established by the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") of 1969.
The Domestic Response To Global Climate Change: What Role For Federal, State, And Litigation Initiatives?, Alice Kaswan
The Domestic Response To Global Climate Change: What Role For Federal, State, And Litigation Initiatives?, Alice Kaswan
University of San Francisco Law Review
This Article takes as given that climate change is a serious environmental problem that requires a legal response-a response that is likely to change the way we live. This Article evaluates the most significant existing federal and state measures. This Article not only highlights the key features of federal, state, and litigation initiatives; it also addresses their respective roles.