A New Way to Tackle Carbon Emissions

Living on Earth
In a landmark case, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that carbon dioxide emissions do qualify as a "public nuisance." The decision means that states and land trusts can sue power companies to make them curb their greenhouse gas emissions. Host Steve Curwood asks Pat Parenteau, a professor at Vermont Law School, whether the court's lead on climate will spur other branches of government into action.
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