Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2025

Abstract

Numerous lawsuits have been brought in the federal and state courts in New York concerning climate change. Some were under two important state statutes on the subject – the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 (CLCPA)and New York Climate Superfund Act of 2024. Others are brought under various common law, consumer protection, securities, and other theories. This column describes the most important of these cases.

Disciplines

Environmental Law | Law

Center/Program

Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

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