Environmental & Energy,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Dec. 12, 2017
9th Circuit hears arguments on governmental responsibility for climate
Three judges wrestled with an unprecedented case at the heart of energy policy, global warming and the separation of powers.
Attorney Julia Olson speaks at a rally after arguing for plaintiffs in a climate change lawsuit before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco on Monday.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wrestled with an unprecedented case at the heart of American energy policy, global warming and the separation of powers on Monday.
If the plaintiffs succeed, the United States and several federal agency heads may be found liable for violating the due process and public trust rights of 21 children and young adults as well as a professor acting as the guardian of future gene...
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