Judicial Activism and Climate Change: An Unhealthy Combination

Legal Planet: Environmental Law and Policy 2024-01-04

Summary:

An Oregon federal judge has convinced herself that climate change is a constitutional issue.  After what promises to be a lengthy trial, Judge Aiken plans to decide whether U.S. energy policy passes constitutional muster. While I have no doubts about her sincerity and good intentions, her opinion itself shows why her courtroom is not the …

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Authors:

Dan Farber

Date tagged:

01/04/2024, 11:01

Date published:

01/04/2024, 10:51