The dramatic dismissal of a landmark youth climate lawsuit might not close the book on that case
- Written by Mary Wood, Philip H. Knight Professor of Law, University of Oregon
The legal battle these young plaintiffs are waging might not be over yet.AP Photo/Steve DipaolaA sharply divided panel of three federal judges on Jan. 17 dismissed a high-profile climate lawsuit brought on behalf of 21 young people against the federal government.
The Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals’ ruling accepted with unusual...