Law · Boston College
This course will explore the role of law in addressing the drivers and impacts of climate change. It will examine the unique factors which make climate change a particularly challenging issue for lawyers to address. While the primary focus will be on U.S. domestic law, we will also examine the international climate law regime, particularly the Paris Agreement. Topics will include federal regulation; climate policy and economics; state and local laws; climate justice and inequality; and climate adaptation initiatives. We will also examine litigation efforts against both governments and corporat
