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Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.

March 31, 2026 at 08:00 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Having an independent, neutral resource is just invaluable."

— David Faigman , Academic

"I think it’s outrageous that it was removed. The manual should not be buffeted by political forces, should not be affected by the politics of the time."

— Nancy Gertner , Other

"The draft chapter was reviewed by an oversight committee that included judges and scientists and was further evaluated by a different group of judges and scientists serving as anonymous, expert peer reviewers."

— Marcia McNutt , Academic

"The Endangerment Finding was based on robust and rigorous scientific evidence."

— Michael Mann , Academic

"If anything, the science has become more definitive in demonstrating the harmful effects on human health and the environment of greenhouse gas emissions."

— Sarah Light , Academic

"If they can win at the Supreme Court, future administrations would not be able to do climate regulations under the Clean Air Act."

— Parrish Bergquist , Academic

"As a sovereign state, Vermont gets to do certain things that are exercises of a traditional state authority."

— Jonathan Rose , Other

"This case is not about Vermont's ability to raise revenue and protect the health and welfare of its residents."

— Riley Walters , Other

"Granting the plaintiffs' motions to strike down the law would give the federal government this roving license to seek to enjoin any state law."

— Adeline Rolnick , Other

"Our goal was first and foremost scientific, but we hope to contribute to the broader policy discussion of how to measure loss and damage and what to do about it."

— Marshall Burke , Academic

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Tech Life
BBC Newsvia rss

Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.

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#DoEDeepDive: Uncertainties in attribution methods
Climate Discussion Nexusvia ai

An analysis of the U.S. Department of Energy's report highlights uncertainties in climate attribution methods, questioning the reliability of models used to link climate change to extreme weather events.

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‘Assault on climate action’: Penn experts denounce greenhouse gas finding repeal
The Daily Pennsylvanianvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

University of Pennsylvania experts criticize the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, arguing it undermines climate action and research.

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Vermont defends its landmark climate superfund law against Trump administration lawsuit
Vermont Publicvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

Vermont's climate superfund law, enacted in 2024 to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages, faces legal challenges from the Trump administration.

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Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill
Canadian Affairsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A new study estimates that major polluters are responsible for trillions of dollars in climate-related damages worldwide, highlighting the economic impact of carbon emissions.

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Climate Science Has No Place in Scientific Reference Manual for Judges, Attorneys General Say
Eosvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

A chapter on climate science was removed from a manual designed to provide judges with unbiased scientific information, following objections from attorneys general and judges who argue that such content is inappropriate for the manual's purpose.

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