Climate Wire: Trump visits epicenter of climate lawsuits he’s threatened to quash

The Los Angeles wildfires — and the president’s environmental rollbacks — could spur more lawsuits to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate change. “If you are an environmentally conscious community who believes that your rights are being violated by the fossil fuel industry, you’re not going to get any help from the federal… Continue reading Climate Wire: Trump visits epicenter of climate lawsuits he’s threatened to quash

Trump Policy Promises Set Stage for Influx of Climate Litigation

The energy industry is set to have a banner few years under President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-regulatory programs, which open the door for another potential wave of climate and greenwashing litigation.  Jeffrey discusses his thoughts on the issue.

Montana Climate Ruling Boosts Case for States’ Green Amendments

A state judge’s ruling this month that Montana’s energy project permitting laws violate constitutional rights to a healthy environment is a historic win that highlights how affirmative constitutional climate rights—also called green amendments—can be useful in the legal movement to stem emissions.

We’re Suing Fossil Fuel Companies for $1.15 Billion

Enormous harm was caused to this community. Millions of dollars were spent as a result of the loss of life, the property damage, the provision of cooling centers, and all the emergency health services that were necessary for a population where 40 percent of the residents don’t have air cooling systems in their home because… Continue reading We’re Suing Fossil Fuel Companies for $1.15 Billion