Juliana v United States of America: The Final Frontier for Climate Litigation in America?
Juliana v United States of America: The Final Frontier for Climate Litigation in America?
Author(s): Yolandi Meyer, Willem H. GravetSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Constitutional Law, International Law, Environmental and Energy policy, Court case
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Climate Change; Fossil Fuels; Juliana v United States; Climate Change Litigation; Youth Plaintiffs;
Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the protracted climate change case of Juliana v United States of America. We consider the history of the case as well as the most recent judgment of the Federal Court of Appeals, which seems to be the final judgment in this case as it is not foreseen that the case will be appealed with any success. The Juliana case provided hope for many people in the United States that the case would be able to succeed and possibly alter climate change policy in the country. Although the latest judgment will be disappointing to climate change activists and those affected by climate change, we agree with the ruling of the majority opinion in the Court of Appeals case and believe that it is a sound legal decision despite its general disapprobation.
Journal: International and Comparative Law Review
- Issue Year: 20/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 7-26
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English