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Climate change-related litigation has been increasing in the United States for the past several years. Not only have the actual number of these types of cases increased, but the claims raised in these cases have been expanding—from state tort claims (nuisance, trespass, and negligence) to federal and state constitutional claims. These cases have been slowly working their way through the legal system, with a major consideration being: Should these cases be in state court, involving state tort claims, or federal court, involving federal statutes or federal common law, because of the major national policy implication of climate change that these cases have the potential to affect?

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To read the full post, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://energytrendswatch.com/2024/01/24/climate-change-litigation-state-tort-cases-move-ahead/">Energy and Environmental Trends Watch</a>&nbsp;blog.

Climate Change Litigation—State Tort Cases Move Ahead

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