Do you find yourself wondering how the legal industry is being transformed by the emergence of tech startups, especially in the area of environmental law? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you’ve landed in the right spot. In this piece, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of technology and examine its impact on traditional […] The post Legal Tech Startups: Revolutionizing Climate and Environmental Law appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

Climate change has become a major concern globally, as the world faces increasingly severe environmental challenges. With the increased need to solve these concerns, there is a growing demand for environmental law and climate change specialists. Climate change attorneys are individuals who play an important role in addressing the legal challenges of climate change. Advising […] The post The Growing Need for Climate Change Lawyers – What Do Environmental Lawyers Do and How Much Do They Earn? appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

For close to a century, the US army’s practice of storing toxic substances on or nearby its active bases across the country has exposed millions of troops stationed with their families to severe health hazards with lasting consequences. North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune is arguably the most infamous instance of widespread toxic contamination on US military […] The post VA Repeatedly Denies Claims for Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure: Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021 Might Help appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

Congratulations to Napier University law student Lewis Hay who has won the Law Society of Scotland’s COP26 and climate change student essay competition, answering the question ‘How do you consider that developing a universal definition of ecocide may assist in fighting climate change and environmental harm?’. Read his excellent essay here:- https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/blogs-opinions/cop26-and-climate-change-student-competition-winning-essay/ The post Lewis Hay wins Law Society’s COP26 & Climate Change Student Essay Competition appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate ..read more

One of the most robust laws on climate change yet was created in Denmark in 2020. Could failing to act on climate change be made illegal? Read more thoughts on Denmark’s Climate Act in this excellent article here. The post Making climate change illegal appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

This article analyses a judgment of a Netherlands court (that ordered a private company to comply with the objectives of the Paris AgreementNabil Iqbal & Syeda Mehar Ejaz are law students from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.) with special emphasis on the grounds on which the judgment has been delivered and its significance in the contemporary world. […] The post OBLIGATIONS OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISES TOWARDS THE PARIS AGREEMENT: THE LANDMARK DECISION OF NETHERLANDS COURT appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

By Alexandra Lauren Horn, Esq., a U.S. Attorney, admitted to the Bar in New York and New Jersey, with a Certificate in International Law and an interest in Environmental Law and Human Rights. Note you can also download this article as a Word Document or PDF with full footnotes/endnotes below the post. On November 4, […] The post The U.S. Falls Behind Majority of the World in Reducing CO2 Emissions: The Case for Rejoining the Paris Agreement. appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

The carbon emissions from heating domestic homes account for around 13% of the UK’s annual carbon emissions. The carbon emissions from heating homes is comparable to the contribution of all petrol and diesel cars in the UK.  After declaring a climate emergency in 2019 the Scottish Government set out ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions […] The post Will the Heat Networks Bill warm up the District Heating Sector in Scotland ? appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

Feedspot are putting together a list of their top 100 environmental law blogs here. We’re grateful for them to include us and if you can suggest any others for them to add please do so. The post Top 100 Legal Blogs on Environmental Law appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more

Legal action on climate change is now a global phenomenon. As reported in CNN, a report from the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science has considered litigation in respect of climate change from 1990 to May 2019. While the US is still the most popular venue for climate change lawsuits, […] The post Legal Action on Climate Change a ‘Global Phenomenon’ appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights ..read more