Climate Litigation’s Big 2024 – Could 2025 Be Even Bigger?

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In this episode host Richard Delevan dives into the transformative legal battles shaping the future of climate accountability From Vermont s trailblazing Climate Superfund law to New York s bold move to hold oil and gas companies financially liable for adaptation costs we explore the pincer movement of legislation and litigation forcing polluters to pay Joining the conversation is Dana Drugmand founder of nbsp Climate in the Courts who shares insights into the biggest legal wins of 2024 and what they mean for 2025 From Montana s historic recognition of a constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment to groundbreaking rulings in Europe and the International Court of Justice this episode unpacks how courts and laws are changing the climate accountability landscape Key Topics Covered The growing momentum behind polluter pays laws in Vermont and New YorkYouth-led climate cases in Montana Hawaii and South KoreaThe role of human rights in climate litigation globallyThe International Court of Justice s potential impact on global climate obligationsHow legal wins can drive innovation in climate technologyLinks and Resources Learn more about Vermont s Climate Superfund law nbsp Read nbsp hereDetails on New York s Climate Superfund law nbsp Read nbsp hereExplore Dana Drugmand s nbsp Climate in the Courts nbsp Visit nbsp hereICJ Climate Hearings Overview nbsp Learn nbsp morePolluter Pays Climate Fund Act Insights nbsp Data nbsp for nbsp ProgressFollow Us Subscribe to nbsp Wicked Problems nbsp for more climate tech insights nbsp Spotify nbsp nbsp Apple nbsp Podcasts nbsp Support us and get our newsletter ad-free episodes and full show notes wickedproblems earthJoin us as we unpack the legal battles at the forefront of climate action and explore how they could reshape our future Hosted on Acast See acast com privacy for more information Click here to visit this podcast episode

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