Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition: Episode 2 - State & Local Climate Law

Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition: Episode 2 - State & Local Climate Law

Author: ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources July 30, 2024 Duration: 53:30

In this second episode of the series Global Climate Change & U.S. Law, editor Michael Burger will talk with chapter authors Sheila Foster, Professor of Urban Law and Policy at Georgetown University, and Alice Kaswan, Professor of Law at University of San Francisco, about local innovation, climate justice, and how to adapt to a climate changed world. This podcast will focus on part 3 of the "Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition" book, discussing State and Multistate Climate Action and Local Initiatives. This podcast will also touch on some of the Federal topics presented in part 2 of the book.

 

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